HC Deb 14 May 1952 vol 500 c116W
41. Mr. Awbery

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he will grant Federal citizenship to all men who apply for it in Malaya after they have completed their period of national service.

Mr. Lyttelton

Under the new citizenship legislation which was passed by the Federal Legislative Council on 8th May, the High Commissioner may grant Federal citizenship to any person who has been honourably discharged after three years' full-time or four years' part-time service in the Federation Forces and who intends to settle permanently in the Federation.