§ 14. Mr. Joynson-Hicksasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many people in His Majesty's Government's service are now waiting entry visas to enable them to take up their appointments in countries within the sphere of influence of the U.S.S.R.; and how many people in the service of the Governments of such countries are awaiting entry visas to enable them to take up appointments in this country.
§ Mr. MayhewThe number of British officials now awaiting entry visas into the U.S.S.R. is three, into Czechoslovakia five, Hungary three, Poland three, Roumania four, and Bulgaria one. The number of officials from these countries awaiting entry visas into the United Kingdom is five; four from the Soviet Union and one from Poland.
§ Mr. Joynson-HicksCan the hon. Gentleman exercise some pressure with 11 regard to the entry visas required for countries beyond the Iron Curtain by declining to give entry visas which are required for entry into this country until those required for Eastern countries are granted by the Soviet Union and her satellite countries?
§ Mr. MayhewNo, Sir; I do not think that would have any effect at all.