HC Deb 08 July 1931 vol 254 cc2060-1
3. Mr. MARCUS

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will state the number of British subjects who have been granted passports to Russia since June, 1929?

Mr. A. HENDERSON

Since March, 1930, the general practice has been adopted of making the passports of intending travellers to Europe valid for "All countries in Europe, including the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Turkey." The majority of Foreign Office passports issued since that date have, therefore, been so endorsed. My hon. Friend will appreciate that the figures relating to passports issued before that date could not be obtained without considerable labour.

Sir K. WOOD

Are any special steps being taken in relation to passports to Russia, or are they treated in the same way as to any other country?

Mr. HENDERSON

They are now treated the same as any other country.

Captain CAZALET

Do the Soviet Government make any charge for visas?

Mr. HENDERSON

I think they do, but I could not give the amount.

Mr. MARJORIBANKS

Are any conditions of any kind attached to visas?

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