§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the date of application of the earliest application for naturalisation which is awaiting determination by his Department. [147634]
§ Mrs. Roche[holding answer 29 January 2001]The information in the form requested is not available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, as at 31 December 2000, the Immigration and Nationality Directorate was starting consideration of applications for naturalisation made on 4 June 2000. There is a small number of cases older than this, where initial consideration is being given. Some cases received after 4 June have also been started. Applications for registration as a British citizen are started as they arrive.