§ Mr. ColmanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what reasons he rejected the recommendations of the Parliamentary Ombudsman in his report, ref.C.923/03 relating to the complaint of a constituent, ref.R333021/2. [164679]
§ Mr. BrowneWe have not rejected the recommendations of the Parliamentary Ombudsman. The Ombudsman made only one formal recommendation in this case that if Mr. Colman's constituent made an application for British Citizenship it should be considered promptly. The Ombudsman has been informed that such an application will be considered in accordance with the rules and in the light of individual circumstances. So far, no application has been received.