§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current backlog of applications for naturalisation under section 6 of the British Nationality Act 1981.
§ Mr. Peter LloydAs at 16 January 1992, the number of applications for naturalisation awaiting determination was 41,194, of which 3,431 were complete but for the applicants swearing at oath or making an affirmation of allegiance or were waiting for the issue of a certificate.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applicants for naturalisation are awaiting interview by the Metropolitan police; and what is the date of the earliest applicant.
§ Mr. Peter LloydAs at 16 January 1992, there were 734 applications for naturalisation referred to the Metropolitan police for interview which were awaiting return to the Home Office. Of these, the earliest date of application is 18 August 1986.