House of Lords written question – answered on 9 July 2012.
Lord Ashcroft
Conservative
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether rights of abode have been introduced for Ascension Island; and if not why not.
Lord Howell of Guildford
Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)
There is no right of abode on Ascension and the Government have no plans to introduce such a right. To do so would fundamentally change the nature of the territory and bring unacceptable costs and contingent liabilities to the UK taxpayer.
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