§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what during the past 18 months has been the average time, the shortest time and the longest time between the application of a Pakistani resident in Great Britain for registration as a British citizen, and the granting of citizenship.
§ Mr. LaneThe average time has been about four months. The other information is not readily available.
§ Mr. Kaufmanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether, in view of the shortage of forms for Commonwealth and Pakistani citizens in the city of Manchester wishing to register for British citizenship, he will take immediate steps to ensure that ample supplies of such forms are made available without difficulty.
§ Mr. LaneI understand that local offices in Manchester still have forms, but further supplies have been sent and more can be made available if necessary.