HC Deb 23 May 1957 vol 570 c1376
17. Mr. Hurd

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will pursue his desire to provide a basic travel allowance for the dollar area by discussing the problem with the Canadian and United States Governments now, to see if some mutually satisfactory arrangements can be made.

Mr. Birch

My right hon. Friend is anxious to provide this allowance as soon as circumstances permit.

Mr. Hurd

Can my right hon. Friend say whether the Chancellor of the Exchequer is fairly confident that he will be successful in this so that ordinary people can visit Canada and America, which will be welcomed on both sides of the Atlantic?

Mr. Birch

I quite agree that it is desirable.