asked Her Majesty's Government:Why they are using a means of immigration control to redefine British nationality.

Since there is no citizenship of the United Kingdom in our law, it is not possible to define the term "United Kingdom national" solely by reference to nationality. The definition notified to the E.E.C. Council of Ministers includes all citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies, and British subjects without citizenship, who have such a close connection with the United Kingdom that they are patrial under the Immigration Act 1971. There is no redefinition of British nationality.

asked Her Majesty's Government:What definition of a "United Kingdom National" has been accepted by the E.E.C.

As I stated on December 15, the definition given to your Lordships on December 1 by my noble friend Lady Tweedsmuir of Belhelvie has been declared to the Community, who have duly taken note of it. The declaration will be annexed to the Final Act of the negotiating Conference.House adjourned at eight o'clock.