§ Mr. Ronald Atkinsasked 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 JenkinsAs 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 Atkinsasked 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. Lyonasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to publish the report of the working party on the review 639W 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 JenkinsI 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.]