HC Deb 29 April 1981 vol 3 cc407-8W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has had any discussions with the European Economic Community Commission following the statement in the European Assembly by Commissioner Narjes on the subject of the British Nationality Bill; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Raison

I understand that Commissioner Narjes referred to the British Nationality Bill during the debate in the European Parliament on 12 March 1981 on a report prepared by the Legal Affairs Committee of that Parliament on the changes made last year by the Government to the immigration rules. The matters with which that report deals will form part of our continuing discussions with the European Commission on the immigration rules. These discussions have not so far involved nationality questions.