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Thread ID: 8454 | Posts: 1 | Started: 2003-07-25
2003-07-25 20:40 | User Profile
**Tea and cakes for the new Britons
The plans include a new pledge to the UK They will be very British occasions: honour the Queen, meet the local mayor and then retire for a nice cup of tea. That, at least, is what the Home Office envisages for new ceremonies for immigrants who want to become British citizens....Schoolchildren might be asked to perform a traditional song or dance to give a local flavour to the events.... [color=red]The new "Britishness test" will not include questions on culture and history, but will concentrate on practical information about benefits, housing and using the NHS. [/color]From the BBC online **
I found the part about learning on to get benefits, housing and using the NHS the most important part of the process. Afterall, why expect them to know culture and history...they are only there for the benefits and using the NHS.
Lady