HC Deb 27 July 1927 vol 209 cc1210-1
4. Sir HARRY BRITTAIN

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether his Department is in touch with any foreign Government at the moment with regard to the elimination of the visa; and, if so, with which Government or Governments?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

The only Government with which His Majesty's Government are at present in negotiation is the German Government.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Can my right hon. Friend say whether in the next few months he expects finality to that discussion?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I do not expect finality to any question.

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Is it too much to ask for finality in this matter, seeing that the other people concerned have agreed to carry out this arrangement?

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is it not a fact that the German Government and the American Government have come to terms over this visa question?

Sir A. CHAMBERLAIN

I have asked for notice as to what exact information is in my possession as to the doings of our own Government. I am even more entitled to ask for notice of questions as to what has passed between other Governments.