HC Deb 05 April 1921 vol 140 cc92-3
13. Sir JOHN BUTCHER

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is aware that on 12th November, 1918, 20th February, 1919, 10th April, 1919, 24th July, 1919, 6th November, 1919, 2nd March, 1920, 9th March, 1920, and 14th December, 1920, the Home Secretary stated that the question of Amendments in the law of nationality was under consideration in consultation with the Dominions and India; and whether a Bill has been drafted and submitted for the consideration of the Dominions and India, and with what result?

The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)

This question was answered on the 23rd ultimo.

Sir J. BUTCHER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it was not answered in any way whatever, and can he give me an answer now?

Mr. SHORTT

I understand that it was answered on the 23rd ultimo.

Sir J. BUTCHER

May I be allowed to give notice that as I have not had an answer I shall put the question down again?