Agenda item

It was moved by Councillor Gahir,

Seconded by Councillor Mann,

"Thediversity ofSlough's communityis aproduct ofthe town'slong andproud historyof welcoming people fromall overthe world.

ThisCouncilistherefore concernedthat Clause9 ofthe Nationalityand BordersBill,viaits powers to removecitizenship fromindividuals, willcreate asecond-class tierof citizenship for naturalisedBritish citizens.

The Councilagrees towrite tothe HomeSecretary toask;

·  Thegovernment removeand replaceClause 9from theNationality andBorders Bill;

·  Workwith LocalAuthorities andcommunities to build afairer andmore effective asylum system."

(Councillors Kelly, Muvvala and Smith left the meeting)

The motion was put to the vote and carried with 31 votes for and 1 abstention.

Resolved –

Thediversity ofSlough's communityis aproduct ofthe town'slong andproud historyof welcoming people fromall overthe world.

ThisCouncilistherefore concernedthat Clause9 ofthe Nationalityand BordersBill,viaits powers to removecitizenship fromindividuals, willcreate asecond-class tierof citizenship for naturalisedBritish citizens.

The Councilagrees towrite tothe HomeSecretary toask;

·  Thegovernment removeand replaceClause 9from theNationality andBorders Bill;

·  Workwith LocalAuthorities andcommunities to build afairer andmore effective asylum system.