HC Deb 26 June 1952 vol 502 cc2420-1
29. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations if he will consult with Commonwealth countries with a view to making reciprocal arrangements to permit the unrestricted movement of members of the British Commonwealth between Commonwealth countries.

The Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations (Mr. John Foster)

The question of restrictions on the entry of citizens of British Commonwealth countries into the territories of other members of the Commonwealth is a matter not for Her Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom but for the Governments of the countries concerned.

Sir W. Smithers

In order to help the policy of Her Majesty's Government of trade, not aid, will my hon. and learned Friend do all in his power to facilitate the free movement of goods and persons all over the world?

Mr. Foster

I have given the position in regard to the independent countries of the Commonwealth.

Sir W. Smithers

Will my hon. and learned Friend use whatever influence he has got?

Mr. Driberg

I could not understand whether the hon. and learned Gentleman indicated assent to the last supplementary; if so, may I ask whether that includes Seretse Khama?

Mr. Foster

I did not indicate assent.