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Written Question
British Nationality
Tuesday 12th March 2024

Asked by: Lord Anderson of Ipswich (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what use, if any, has been made of the power in section 66 of the Immigration Act 2014 to deprive naturalised citizens of their British citizenship even when the consequence is to render them stateless; and what assessment they have made of the utility of that power.

Answered by Lord Sharpe of Epsom - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)

The power to deprive an individual of British citizenship under section 40(4A) of the British Nationality Act 1981 has not been used since its introduction in July 2014. Following the first statutory review of the power, which was published in April 2016, a further review will be undertaken within 12 months of the power first being used.


Division Vote (Lords)
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 28 Crossbench Aye votes vs 5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 204 Noes - 192
Division Vote (Lords)
11 Mar 2024 - Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 25 Crossbench Aye votes vs 5 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 202 Noes - 187
Written Question
Russia: Sequestration of Assets
Thursday 7th March 2024

Asked by: Lord Anderson of Ipswich (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Professor Philippa Webb’s report prepared for the European Parliamentary Research Service, Legal options for confiscation of Russian state assets to support the reconstruction of Ukraine, published in February 2024.

Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK, alongside the G7, has underscored that Russia must pay for the damage it has caused to Ukraine. The Government is fully committed to working alongside partners to pursue all lawful routes through which immobilised Russian sovereign assets can be used to support Ukraine. In their 24 February statement, G7 Leaders tasked relevant ministries to continue their work to that end and report back ahead of the G7 Summit in June. The Government will keep the House updated on significant developments as appropriate.


Division Vote (Lords)
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 65 Crossbench Aye votes vs 11 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 189
Division Vote (Lords)
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 55 Crossbench Aye votes vs 9 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 44 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 246 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Lords)
6 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Anderson of Ipswich (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 42 Crossbench Aye votes vs 1 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 160
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Mar 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 06 Mar 2024
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill

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