HC Deb 20 February 1933 vol 274 cc1449-50
63. Captain CAZALET

asked the Home Secretary whether he intends during the present Session to introduce legislation to deal with the question of the nationality of British women married to foreigners, either by adoption of the terms of The Hague Convention or by a separate measure giving full equality of status to women as regards nationality?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The matter is still under consideration, and I am not in a position at present to make a statement.

Miss CAZALET

In view of the deep sympathy expressed by successive Home Secretaries, does not the right hon. Gentleman think the time has arrived for the National Government to take action and thereby give a lead to the Empire as a whole, which is said to be the stumbling block?

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that a large number of people think it undesirable for members of a family to have different nationalities?

Sir J. GILMOUR

I can only say that I am receiving a deputation of women who are interested in the matter on the 22nd inst.