§ 55. Sir R. PRICEasked the Home Secretary whether he is aware that a large and increasing number of Belgians are now leaving this country for Belgium via Holland; and if he is taking any and, if so, what precautions against news reaching the Germans in that way?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo passenger can leave this country for Belgium via Holland without a permit from the Permit Office, which was established early in the year for the express purpose of regulating and restricting this passenger traffic in the interests of the Allies. In considering applications for permits special attention is given to the question whether the individual is in a position to carry any information which might be of value to the enemy; and unless the Permit officers are satisfied on this point, permits are refused.