HC Deb 22 May 1981 vol 5 c188W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Prime Minister if she will transfer the responsibility for immigration and nationality in Scotland from the Home Office to the Scottish Office once the British Nationality Bill becomes law.

The Prime Minister

No. The British Nationality Bill does not affect in any way the view taken by successive Governments that responsibility for immigration and nationality matters for the United Kingdom as a whole should rest with the Home Secretary.