§ Mr. HainTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if individual applications for United Kingdom citizenship are defined as operational or policy matters.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerThey are not categorised in this way.
§ Mr. HainTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many times since his appointment his advice has been sought regarding individual applications for United Kingdom citizenship.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerOur records show that 10 applications for British citizenship have been referred to my right hon. and learned Friend.