HC Deb 21 March 1918 vol 104 c1143
20. Mr. LYNCH

asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether it is necessary for a schoolgirl at school in London or Dublin to obtain a passport before being able to return to her parents in Clare?

Mr. SAMUELS

Under the terms of the notice issued by the competent military authority declaring county Clare a special military area no permission to enter the county is necessary in the case of a female ordinarily resident therein.

Mr. LYNCH

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that although it is not necessary it is still being enforced, in certain cases as I have described, that schoolgirls returning are compelled to obtain a passport?

Mr. SAMUELS

There is no difficulty in any young lady obtaining the right to enter by applying to the proper authorities.

Mr. LYNCH

But the point is, is it necessary or not for her to have a passport?

Mr. SAMUELS

If she is ordinarily resident in Clare it is not necessary