HC Deb 22 May 1973 vol 857 c377

Queen's recommendation having been signified—

Resolved, That for the purposes of any Act of the present Session making provision in connection with Pakistan's withdrawal from the Commonwealth, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of any increase attributable to the said Act in administrative expenses incurred by the Secretary of State in connection with applications for the registration of persons as citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies. —[Lord Balniel.]