§ Mr. Wallerasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many persons have made applications for naturalisation on which no decision has yet been reached; and what is the average length of time between submissions and decisions on such applications.
§ Mr. RaisonAt the end of February 1982 there were about 12,800 applications for naturalisation awaiting decision. The average length of time between receipt of an application and issue of the certificate of naturalisation is currently about two years.