HL Deb 14 December 1999 vol 608 c24WA
Lord Waddington

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When British citizenship will be given to the people of the Overseas Territories. [HL254]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

As soon as practicable, given the need for preparatory work before the introduction of a Bill, and in the context of the Government's priorities in the Legislative Programme. Delay does not signal any lack of resolve on the part of the Government to ensure that the commitment to offer citizenship is carried out.