I agree that the information on Scottish certificates is so much better than the rest of the Uk.
I too don't remember being asked for the parents place of birth just names, other names and occupation. TBF, it was a bit of a blur. I also don't see how it could help future historians if it's not on the certificate and I've never seen that information on a certificate. I haven't seen a certifictae any newer than 8 years ago, I wonder if they're changed them.
I don't understand why the Registrar used the example quoted but as a Police Officer dealing with family after a bereavement we had to ask very similar questions. Primarily to confirm with records that we had the correct person. A full sudden death report to the Procurator Fiscal contained what was in effect a mini family tree
