§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many of the London boroughs have requested him to provide speakers on the British Nationality Bill; what arrangements he has made; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonThe London borough of Brent requested a speaker on the British Nationality Bill to address a meeting of the council's race relations sub-committee. It was not possible to provide such a speaker, but we undertook to answer any specific points on the Bill which the sub-committee might wish to make in writing.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list in the Official Report the high commissioners from the New Commonwealth who have made representations about the British Nationality Bill; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RaisonThe following high commissioners from the New Commonwealth have made representations on the British Nationality Bill:
- High Commissioner for Bangladesh;
- High Commissioners for Barbados and St. Lucia (on behalf of Caribbean High Commissioners);
- High Commissioner for India.
In the first case, written representations were made which were subsequently discussed at official level. In the second and third cases, representations were made orally at meetings with me.