HL Deb 15 June 1998 vol 590 c111WA
Lord Stoddart of Swindon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will publish the reasons for refusing British citizenship to Mr. Al Fayed; and, if not, why not. [HL2128]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office (Lord Williams of Mostyn)

No decision has yet been taken on Mr. Al Fayed's application. Should it be refused, he would be informed of the reasons for such a decision.