British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill: Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich urges communication on legislation

The Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich spoke in a debate on the British Nationality (Regulation of Past Practice) Bill on 19th June 2023, requesting assurances from the government on their plans to expedite the intent and communication of the legislation once it had been passed:

The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury & Ipswich: My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear and helpful introduction. I do not wish to detain the House long in offering my full support for the Bill, which addresses a vital issue. I should declare half an interest: my wife is German, so we have dual nationality children. Obviously, they do not fall within the scope of this, but noble Lords will appreciate why I may be attracted to issues such as this. I wholeheartedly welcome the Bill and commend the Government for the proactive steps they have taken speedily to address this unusual technical issue within the existing legal framework.

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