HC Deb 08 July 1925 vol 186 cc409-10
51. Sir W. de FRECE

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government will consider an amendment of the British Nationality Act to provide that a British woman shall not lose her British status by marriage until, by the law of her husband's country, she has acquired his nationality?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Godfrey Locker-Lampson)

I have been asked to reply. This question will be further considered by His Majesty's Government when the views of the Dominions have been ascertained.

Sir W. de FRECE

May I ask whether this particular difficulty has arisen with any country besides the United States of America?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

No. not so far as I am aware.

Major HORE-BELISHA

Is the hon. Gentleman in correspondence with the Dominions on this urgent matter?

Mr. LOCKER-LAMPSON

Yes, we are. We have heard from three, and replies from two have not yet been received.