§ Mr. Evennettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has any plans to introduce legislation to amend or repeal the British Nationality Act 1981; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaddingtonThe British Nationality Act 1981 provides a sound and equitable basis for establishing nationality according to a person's links with this country or its dependent territories. The Government have no plans to amend or repeal the Act and believe that repeal would be irresponsible and damaging to community relations.