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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

British Nationality: Young People

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the White Paper Restoring Control over the Immigration System (CP 1326), published in May 2025, what steps they intend to take to fulfil their commitment to reduce the financial barriers to young adults securing British citizenship if, during their childhoods in the UK, a citizenship application was not made on their behalf.

Answer

The white paper ‘Restoring control over the immigration system’, published on 12 May 2025, stated that consideration would be given to reducing financial barriers to acquiring British citizenship for young adults who have lived in the UK through their childhood. Reflecting this commitment, the fee for an application to register as a British citizen for individuals under the age of 18 was reduced from £1,214 to £1,000 on 8 April 2026.

Fees are kept under review. However, no further announcements have been made at this time.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2002
Session
2026-27
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
British nationality Immigration Young people
Link
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