Naturalisation Form R1A

HC Deb 10 July 1973 vol 859 cc321-2W

Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department: (1) if he is aware of the shortage of naturalisation form R1A; and if he will take immediate steps to ensure that these forms are freely available;

(2) if he will consider extending the six-month time limit for the Pakistan community to apply for naturalisation to 12 months in view of the shortage of naturalisation form R1A.

Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieu

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received about the shortage of naturalisation forms No. R1A; and what steps he is taking to increase the supply.

Mr. Lane

Ample supplies of the registration form R1A have been distributed during the last few months, but if more are needed they can be made available.

The Standing Committee on the Pakistan Bill accepted a Government amendment to extend the period for applications for registration from six months to 12 months.