in the UK,
here; and relatives living in the UK. Since, as I understand
it, most of the parents concerned acquired British citizenship
through residence in the UK, I am confident that the great
majority of applicants will be successful.
As regards the age limit, the operative date will be the date
of application, so that those children who have since turned
18 have not lost out as a result of the delay in considering
their cases, provided that their application was made before
they reached 18.
I am glad that we have been able to reach a conclusion which
should be satisfactory to most of the families concerned, and
to you and others who have put so much work into their cause.
Alastair Goodlad
children.future.bern