§ 55. Wing-Commander Roland Robinsonasked the Minister of Labour why he refuses clearance certificates to medical students wishing to travel to Eire, in order to study for a medical degree at Trinity College, Dublin; and whether he will consider granting such certificates where the applicant gives an undertaking to return to this country to fulfil his National Service obligations on the completion of his studies.
§ Mr. IsaacsYoung men are provided with facilities to leave Great Britain only in exceptional circumstances, and I cannot agree that persons who have failed to obtain reservation for medical studies in this country should be granted a travel permit or a passport to pursue them elsewhere.
§ Wing-Commander RobinsonDoes this mean that the right hon. Gentleman is unwilling to accept the word of a British citizen about returning to this country?
§ Mr. IsaacsI would not express that opinion. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman has something in mind, perhaps he will communicate with me about it.
Mr. De la BèreWhy is it that the Government cannot express an opinion on these matters? It is the Government's duty to do so.