§ 51. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the Departments concerned have under examination the points raised at the recent International Conference in Paris with regard to the simplification and reduction in the prices of passports and visas; and whether, in view of the importance to the travelling public, he can see his way to press for an early decision in this matter?
Mr. HARMSWORTHAs I stated in reply to the hon. Member on October 28th, the Departments concerned have under examination the points raised at the recent conference in Paris with regard to the simplification of the existing passport and visa systems. So far as this question will be of any benefit to British subjects, the matter depends entirely upon the action which foreign Governments may take in the matter.
§ Sir A. BRITTAINMay I ask whether it is possible for this question to be taken up at Geneva? Unless this country gives a lead in the matter, is it not highly improbable that no other country will take it up?
Lieut.-Colonel MURRAYIs the hon. Gentleman aware that this House has been pegging away at this question for about a year?