HC Deb 10 February 1926 vol 191 cc1022-3
28. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, following results already effected in this direction, his Department is negotiating with further foreign countries for the mutual elimination of the visa; and, if so, with which countries are these negotiations being carried out?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

No, Sir; no negotiations of this nature are in progress.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Why not?

29. The hon. Member further asked whether, following the Treaty of Locarno, the Secretary of State san see his way to recommend to the Council of the League of Nations that the rules and regulations governing the war-time measure of passports and visa be re-examined by all nations ooncerned, with a view to facilitating international intercourse?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The League of Nations have already issued invitations to all Governments to be represented at a Conference on Communications and Transit to be held at Geneva in May next, at which passport and visa questions will be discussed.