HC Deb 07 March 1922 vol 151 cc1074-5
65. Colonel WEDGWOOD

asked the Home Secretary, in connection with the issue of certificates by the Metropolitan police to women travelling to Brazil, whether any such certificates have been withheld; and, if so, how many and on what grounds?

67. Major HILLS

asked the Home Secretary on what grounds the Metropolitan police grant or withhold the certificates which women travelling to Brazil are now required by that Government to produce; have any such certificates been withheld; and, if so, how many?

Mr. SHORTT

The Brazilian authorities require two certificates, a certificate of conduct and a certificate of vaccination. The police object strongly to giving such certificates, as it is no part of English police practice, but in order to assist intending passengers they have given certificates of conduct. In no case has such a certificate been refused. It is quite impossible for the police to give certificates of vaccination and they have refused to attempt to do so.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

They have never refused to give certificates of conduct?

Mr. SHORTT

No.