I attended another citizenship ceremony in the registrar's office in the civic centre today. This time there were nine individuals being granted citizenship after passing all the hurdles put in place for them by the UK Government.
Those awarded citizenship were from Italy, Bangladesh, Turkey, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Ukraine and Pakistan. Most of them have been living in Swansea for some time, and already have jobs and families here.
The ceremony involved myself and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant making a speech welcoming the applicants before they swear an oath of allegiance. We then presented them with a certificate, a commemorative key ring and information on being a citizen which is provided by the Home Office.
The ceremony concluded with photographs and cake.
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