§ 75. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether 328 His Majesty's Government has received a communication from the United States Government with regard to the abolition of visa fees on passports; and whether he can see his way to agree to the proposal put forward by the American Government?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINA communication has been received from the United States Government and is under consideration.
§ 76. Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, following the example of the Government of the United States, His Majesty's Government will put- forward proposals to the Governments of the various European States, which have not yet agreed to the elimination of the visa, with the suggestion that this formality should be done away with if possible, and failing this, that a visa should be given without cost to the traveller?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINAs the hon. Member has already been informed, the United States proposals are being considered. In the opinion of His Majesty's Government it would be inopportune to make representations to other Governments on the lines suggested.