HC Deb 31 October 1983 vol 47 cc267-8W
Mr. Michie

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce proposals to improve the basis on which forecasts are made and fees calculated for nationality applications.

Mr. Waddington

Consideration of the recommendations in the third report of the Home Affairs Committee (Session 1982–83) will be completed shortly. This consideration includes the development of a new accounting and fee-setting system.

Mr. Michie

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost in the past 12 months of police time in visiting and processing applications for nationality on behalf of his Department.

Mr. Waddington

It is estimated that in the financial year 1982–83 the cost of police inquiries into applications for citizenship was £1,234,000. This total is calculated using the commuted rate charged by police authorities for police lent to private employers.

Mr. Janner

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he now expects to complete his consideration of the recommendations of the third report of the Home Affairs Committee of Session 1982–83 on British nationality fees.

Mr. Waddington

Consideration of the recommendations will be completed shortly.