HC Deb 26 July 1950 vol 478 c59W
85. Mr. Teeling

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what is the nationality of the Maltese residing in Tripolitania; to what extent they are British subjects and to what extent a minority under our protection; and what will be their legal status when we hand over Tripolitania.

Mr. Younger

As far as I am aware, these persons are citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies under the British Nationality Act of 1948. Their legal status after the setting up of an independent State of Libya will depend on the constitution and laws of that State.