HC Deb 20 May 1976 vol 911 cc638-9W
Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he is at present having discussions with Commonwealth Governments, Pakistan, and the Commonwealth Secretariat concerning the citizenship review.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

As I said in reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle) on 14th May—[Vol. 911, c. 292]—the review of nationality law is well advanced. At the appropriate stage I shall consider with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what consultation with other Governments and official bodies would be appropriate.

Mr. Ronald Atkins

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to complete the review of citizenship; in what form he expects his proposals to be published; and when he expects to draft new legislation.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to publish the report of the working party on the review of the law of citizenship; and whether it is still the intention of the Government to introduce legislation to amend the law of nationality in the next Session.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

I have nothing at present to add to the reply I gave on 14th May to a Question by the hon. Member for Brentwood and Ongar (Mr. McCrindle).—[Vol. 911, c.292.]