HC Deb 06 August 1940 vol 364 cc22-3
23. Mr. Woodburn

asked the Secretary of State for War why permits were refused to visit the North of Scotland to William Kerr, 12, Front Street, West Calder, and his brother, and how this accords with the assurance given that establishing the North of Scotland as a prohibited area did not mean the complete extinction of holidays or visits by loyal persons in that part of the country?

Mr. Eden

I am making inquiries, and will write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.

Mr. J. J. Davidson

Will the Minister keep in mind that, very generally, the permits officers in Glasgow and Edinburgh refuse people permits because they say they have had definite instructions that none must be granted if holidays are given as the reason for asking for a permit?

Mr. Eden

There may be reasons which I would rather not refer to in public.