That is largely in the hands of the individual. When the power is exercised, it will be open to the individual to seek the citizenship of the other country. We are unable to compel them to act in that way. That goes to the heart of the problem that we have identified. It is open to the individual to seek the citizenship of the other country, so it depends on what action they take.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
James Brokenshire
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 May 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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