HC Deb 16 November 1916 vol 87 c942
6. Sir EDWIN CORNWALL

asked 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. CECIL

No, Sir; I understand that neither the military authorities nor the Foreign Office gave any such advice or approval.

Mr. ASHLEY

Has any other Government Department given approval?

Lord R. CECIL

I understand that the permit was issued on the direction of the then Secretary of State for the Home Department.