Regulation 3

For paragraphs (1) and (2) of regulation 6 (Oaths of allegiance) there is substituted—

“Citizenship oaths and pledges

6.

(1)

Where a citizenship oath or pledge is required by section 42 of the Act^f1 to be made by an applicant for registration or for a certificate of naturalisation, it shall be administered in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 3.

(2)

If, on an application for registration or for a certificate of naturalisation by an applicant who is required to make a citizenship oath or pledge, the Secretary of State decides that the registration should be effected or the certificate should be granted, he shall cause notice in writing of the decision to be given to the applicant; and the oath or pledge shall be made within three months of the giving of the notice or such longer time as the Secretary of State may allow.”