§ 12. Sir HARRY BRITTAINasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he is prepared to recommend that the life of a British passport be increased from two years to a period of five years or longer?
§ Mr. PONSONBYThe answer is in the affirmative. The matter is being proceeded with on the lines indicated in the answer given to the hon. Member by my predecessor on the 21st ultimo.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINMay I thank the hon. Gentleman, and say that, he has the gratitude of all British travellers? Would he say when this change is to be put into practice? Can he give an approximate date?
§ Mr. PONSONBYI cannot give a date, because it is rather a long and difficult process. Foreign and Dominion Governments have to be consulted.