§ 6. Sir EDWIN CORNWALLasked whether the permit granted to Miss Hobhouse, in consequence of which she obtained a visa, was granted on the advice or with the approval of the military authorities?
§ Lord R. CECILNo, Sir; I understand that neither the military authorities nor the Foreign Office gave any such advice or approval.
§ Mr. ASHLEYHas any other Government Department given approval?
§ Lord R. CECILI understand that the permit was issued on the direction of the then Secretary of State for the Home Department.