HC Deb 02 March 1983 vol 38 c147W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many Irish nationals resident in the United Kingdom but without United Kingdom citizenship are entitled to acquire United Kingdom citizenship.

Mr. Waddington

The number of citizens of the Republic of Ireland resident in the United Kingdom who have an entitlement to be registered as a British citizen is not known.

Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what conditions, including periods of stay and timetable, apply to Irish nationals wishing to acquire United Kingdom citizenship.

Mr. Waddington

I shall be writing to my hon. Friend.