HC Deb 02 August 1976 vol 916 c534W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will bring forward legislation to prevent Englishwomen marrying immigrants for the sole purpose of those immigrants claiming British citizenship.

Dr. Summerskill

No such legislation is necessary. An immigrant who marries an English woman does not become entitled to registration as a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies by virtue of the marriage.