§ 5. Mr. Dayasked the Prime Minister to which embassies or legations in London were granted the greatest number of diplomatic visas for the year ended 28th February, 1939; and whether there is any limit to the number of such visas that are granted to any one embassy or legation?
§ Mr. ButlerAs the answer contains a number of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. DayCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the same number of visas are reciprocal for His Majesty's representatives in these countries?
§ Mr. ButlerI was asked about the number of visas granted to embassies in London, and I have answered that question.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The greatest number of diplomatic visas were, during the year ended 28th February, 1939, granted in response to requests from the Japanese, United States, German and Soviet embassies, the numbers of visas granted being respectively 59, 47, 41 and 34. There is no restriction upon the numbers of diplomatic visas granted to persons entitled to receive them.