HC Deb 19 July 1993 vol 229 cc5-6W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications for British citizenship under section 4(5) of the British Nationality Act 1981 have been(a) made, (b) granted and (c) refused in each quarter since January 1992; and how many of those granted have been on the grounds of service in the armed forces.

Mr. Charles Wardle

One application was received in June 1992, one in November 1992 and one in January 1993. Of these, one has been granted, one has been refused and one has not yet been decided. The application which was granted was made on the grounds of service in the armed forces.