3. Mr. CREECH JONESasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether, in view of the increased holiday traffic to the Continent, he will now consider the reduction of the fee for the issue of passports and renewals, or whether he will consider the possibility of the institution of short-term passports at a lower fee than that now charged?
§ Viscount CRANBORNEThis matter has recently been the subject of very careful consideration, but I regret that it is 1730 not possible in present circumstances to contemplate the loss of revenue which would be involved in the adoption of either of the hon. Member's suggestions.
§ Viscount CRANBORNENot without notice.