HC Deb 11 December 1929 vol 233 cc435-6
5. Mr. DOUGLAS HACKING

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether the case presented by the Travel Association of Great Britain and Ireland, in connection with the abolition of visa charges between Great Britain and the United States of America, has yet been reported upon by the inter-Departmental Committee; if so, what was the nature of their Report; and what action the Government proposes to take in the matter?

10. Sir BASIL PETO

asked the. Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he has any information showing that the United States Government have with-drawn their offer with regard to Anglo-American passport visas, reported in Command Paper, No. 2746, of 1926 and, if not, whether the Government intend to accept the suggestion for the reciprocal waiving of fees for passport visas in favour of non-immigrants?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

I am afraid that this matter is still under consideration, but I have no reason to suppose that the offer made by the United States Government in 1925 is not still open.

Mr. HACKING

In view of the great. importance of this matter, can the right hon. Gentleman say whether he will be able to give a definite reply before the House rises for the Christmas recess?

Mr. HENDERSON

I have tried to indicate that the matter is really under active consideration, but I would prefer that the right hon. Gentleman should put down a question immediately after the House resumes.