§ Mr. JohnFraser asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how long it is taking to grant British citizenship by naturalisation to aliens and British protected persons, respectively.
§ Mr. LaneThere is no distinction between aliens and British Protected Persons in the time likely to be taken by an application for naturalisation. Searching inquiries have to be made into each application, and these are bound to take a substantial time. A recent check has shown that cases are completed in from eight to 16 months. I am seeing what can be done to improve the situation.