Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2005. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the armed forces from Commonwealth countries have requested British nationality in the last six months; in which branches and units of each service they were serving; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many members of the armed forces from Commonwealth countries have requested British nationality in the last six months; in which branches and units of each service they were serving; and if he will make a statement. [216703] Mr. Caplin: Applications for British citizenship are a matter for individual service personnel to apply direct to the Home Office. Although some applications are brought to the Department's attention, the armed forces have no firm knowledge of the numbers of personnel of Commonwealth origin who have applied to the Home Office for British nationality, as this is a personal matter.

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