HL Deb 17 April 2002 vol 633 cc161-2WA
Lord Laird

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they have received representations from residents of the Republic of Ireland who are seeking British passports as an indicator of equality as outlined in the Belfast Agreement of 1998; and, if so, what was their response. [HL3051]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

We have received a series of representations from an organisation in Ireland. Only British nationals are eligible for British passports and we have responded to the effect that we have no plans to make any new arrangements for the acquisition of British nationality in relation to Ireland. Some recent representations still require a formal response but this will be to the same effect.