HC Deb 23 January 1986 vol 90 c269W
62. Mr. Pike

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he proposes to introduce any changes to speed up the procedures for dealing with applications for naturalisation.

Mr. Waddington

We are always ready to implement changes which speed up the handling of applications if we can do so without greatly increasing the cost to applicants or adversely affecting the proper exercise of my right hon. Friend's discretion. We will continue to look for such opportunities in the coming months.

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