§ 12. Mr. PERCYasked the Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he can hold out an early prospect for the abolition, or a substantial modification approximating to peace-time conditions, of the present passport regulations, so that continental travel and intercourse, especially with our Allies, may be further facilitated?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYThere is no intention at present to abolish the passport and visa system. When the resolutions agreed to at the International Conference, held in Paris in October last, are adopted, a substantial modification in the system will result. The League of Nations is in correspondence with the various Governments on the matter.
§ Mr. PERCYHas the right hon. Gentleman any information as to the intention of France to modify their passport regulations?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI would rather have notice of that question.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINCan the right hon. Gentleman tell the House whether the Government intend to do something to persuade other countries to adopt the twelve months' visa system?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI will see that that suggestion is conveyed to my Noble Friend.
Lieut.-Colonel A. MURRAYWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind the necessity of continuing negotiations for abolishing the visa altogether?
§ Mr. KELLAWAYI would rather not commit myself to any statement on that point at the present time.