§ Colonel BURTONasked the Home Secretary whether he can afford any in formation as to the reason for, and nature of the classification of, aliens to whom certificates of naturalisation as shown in the Return. No. 83 made to this House, in which such aliens are classified under the heading of A, B, C, D?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSYes, Sir. The letter which appears before the serial number indicates the form in which the certificate was granted, as follows:
726WForm A.— An ordinary certificate granted under Section 2 of the British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act, 1914, where the names of children are not included.
Form B.—A similar certificate, but including the names of children.
Form C.—A certificate granted under Section 5 (2) of the Act to a minor.
Form D.—A special certificate granted under Section 4 of the Act to a person with respect to whose nationality as a British subject a doubt exists.
Form E.—A similar certificate, but including the names of children.
Form F.—A certificate granted in pursuance of Section 6 to a person who was naturalised before the passing of the Act.
Form G.—A similar certificate, but including the names of children.
The various forms will be found in the Naturalisation Regulations of which I am sending my hon. and gallant Friend a copy.