HC Deb 17 January 1986 vol 89 cc714-5W
Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criteria he uses in deciding whether or not to grant registration as a British citizen under section 4(5) of the British Nationality Act 1981.

Mr. Waddington

In considering applications under section 4(5) a number of factors are taken into account principally the quality of an applicant's relevant service and his or her personal connections with the United Kingdom.

Mr. Dubs

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications under section 4(5) of the British Nationality Act 1981 have been (a)received, (b)granted and (c)refused in each year since 1983.

Mr. Waddington

Following is the information requested:

1983 1984 1985
Applications received 0 237 221
Applications granted 0 0 1
Applications refused 0 0 1

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