§ 18. Mr. BERNAYSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs which are the European countries whose nationals still require a visa to enable them to enter this country; and which European countries still impose a visa system upon nationals of this country?
§ Sir J. SIMONVisas to enter the United Kingdom are necessary for 787 nationals of the following countries in Europe: Albania, Bulgaria, the Free City of Danzig, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Rumania, Turkey, Union of Socialist Soviet Republics and Yugoslavia. British subjects still require visas for the same countries with the exception of the Free City of Danzig.
§ 19. Mr. BERNAYSasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will consider opening negotiations with the various foreign countries concerned with a view to the alteration of the visa system?
§ Sir J. SIMONNo, Sir. I regret that His Majesty's Government still feel obliged to adhere to their decision that it is not possible, at present, for financial reasons, to enter into any further agreements for the reduction or abolition of visa fees.
§ Mr. BERNAYSWill my right hon. Friend examine the possibility of abolishing visas to countries which will give the same reciprocal advantages to us?
§ Sir J. SIMONThat is a matter which is considered from time to time, but I am afraid that I cannot add to the answer which I have just given to my hon. Friend.