HC Deb 09 January 1996 vol 269 cc205-6W
Mr. Henderson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many minor children born to a British overseas citizen parent outside the United Kingdom have been (a) registered or (b) refused registration as (i) a British citizen or (ii) a British overseas citizen in each year since 1 January 1990. [7601]

Mr. Kirkhope

The information is not available in the form requested. Minor children may apply for registration as British overseas citizens under section 27 of the British Nationality Act 1981. The number of grants made under this section, most of which will have been made to minor children born abroad to a British overseas citizen parent, are as follows:

  • 1990: 10
  • 1991: 12
  • 1992: 18
  • 1993: 7
  • 1994: 2
  • 1995: 1.