Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nusrat Ghani and Seema Malhotra

Monday 31st March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. All Members should be respectful and mindful of their language at all times. Now we need to hear the Minister respond.

[Seema Malhotra]

I thank the hon. Member for his question. He will know that we explained when making the changes that each citizenship application will continue to be considered on a case-by-case basis, and that the Secretary of State may choose to apply discretion to grant citizenship on an exceptional basis where there has been particularly exceptional or mitigating circumstances, such as modern slavery.

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[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. These are topical questions. I call the Minister.

[Seema Malhotra]

I am happy to speak to the hon. Member about the case she raises.