HC Deb 26 January 1978 vol 942 cc682-3W
Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Government propose to make any changes in the exercise of voting rights and other civil privileges in the light of the recent discussion document on nationality.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No. As stated in paragraph 66 of the Green Paper "British Nationality Law" (Cmnd. 6795) it is not considered that such privileges stem directly from nationality law.

Mr. David Young

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether it is proposed to remove voting rights and other civil privileges from citizens of the Republic of Ireland resident in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

No.