§ 13. Mr. G. Straussasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider an early modification of the conditions of entry into some restriction areas, with a view to enabling certain limited categories of people to evacuate to relatives living in relatively safe places within a restriction area.
§ The Secretary of State for War (Sir James Grigg)I have at present nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Maldon (Mr. Driberg) last Thursday.
§ Mr. StraussIs the Minister aware that there is a limited number of people who, in their own interests as well as in the national interest, should be able to stay with their relatives in the country? Can he not give this matter urgent consideration, because there appears to be no reason why, in certain parts of the restriction areas, this should not be done? Is this not a matter of very great importance?
§ Sir J. GriggI can assure my hon. Friend that this matter is being given urgent consideration.
§ Sir Herbert WilliamsHow long does it take to arrive at a decision when something is being given "urgent consideration," when ordinary people can make up their minds in about five minutes?