HC Deb 28 August 1914 vol 66 cc290-1W
Mr. CURRIE

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is satisfied that no abuse of the facilities for naturalisation is at present taking place by the enemies of the country?

Mr. McKENNA

The Naturalisation Act, 870, confers on the Secretary of State for he Home Department power to give or withhold a certificate as he thinks most conducive to the public good, and the strictest possible scrutiny is exercised before any certificate of naturalisation is granted.