HL Deb 14 October 1982 vol 434 c1021WA
Earl Alexander of Tunis

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What will be the position of the Pitcairners under the 1981 British Nationality Act.

Lord Belstead

Under the 1981 British Nationality Act those Pitcairners who are not patrial will become British Dependent Territories citizens and their right of abode on Pitcairn will be confirmed. As at present they will not have an automatic right of abode in the United Kingdom. However, our reponsibility for their welfare and protection will be unchanged.