HC Deb 09 July 1981 vol 8 cc183-4W
28. Mr. Stanbrook

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his estimate of the number of citizens who, under the terms of the British Nationality Bill, will lose their existing right to pass their citizenship on to their children born abroad.

Mr. Raison

No useful estimate can be given. Many of those currently able to transmit their citizenship to their children born overseas will continue to be able to transmit British citizenship under the Bill, provided that they are maintaining a continuing connection with this country through their employment. Many children will also benefit from the introduction of transmission of citizenship in the female line.

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