British Dependent Territories (Citizenship)

Mr. Wrigglesworth
asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what wording concerning nationality and citizenship will be contained in the passports of citizens of British dependent territories from 1 January 1983.

Mr. Rifkind
Passports issued to British dependent territories citizens from 1 January 1983 will have entered on page one against "National Status/Nationalite" the following:BritishBritish Dependent Territories CitizenThe name of the dependent territory with which the holder of the passport is connected will normally be entered in the third line.