HC Deb 22 November 1945 vol 416 cc578-9
24. Mr. Wilson Harris

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why it is necessary, five months after the conclusion of hostilities, to require visitors to hotels to record particulars about themselves on "forms; and whether the practice can now be discontinued.

Mr. Ede

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 10th October to a similar Question by the hon. and gallant Member for Altrincham (Colonel Erroll).

Mr. Harris

May I ask what steps have been taken to inform the hotels of the present position?

Mr. Ede

The question of the revised requirements is now being considered in my Department, and I hope to be able to make a statement that can be issued to all concerned at an early date.

Sir Ralph Glyn

Will the right hon. Gentleman consult with the hotel interests before final arrangements are made, in view of future tourist business?

Mr. Ede

I will see that all the appropriate interests are invited to submit their views.