I am grateful to address the issue of British passports for Northern Ireland residents. I acknowledge the passionate arguments presented by Members, particularly the hon. Member for East Londonderry. The Government's position is clear: the right to a British passport is contingent on holding British citizenship. The Belfast/Good Friday Agreement guarantees specific protections for people born in Northern Ireland with at least one parent who is a British or Irish citizen, allowing them to identify as British, Irish, or both and hold dual citizenship. However, non-British nationals must obtain British citizenship to qualify for a passport, reflecting administrative consistency across the UK. I understand the sensitivity of cases where individuals are required to naturalise due to their place of birth relative to the border but maintain that this is necessary for fair treatment of all residents. The common travel area allows Irish citizens to reside in the UK without needing to naturalise unless they choose to become British citizens. While I empathize with those seeking special exemptions, such measures would complicate administrative fairness across the UK. The Union's strength lies in its diversity, including dual identities that coexist harmoniously.