§ 20. Mr. Shinwellasked the Lord Privy Seal whether the removal of travel restrictions on citizens of the East German Government will enable those persons whose permits to reside in the United Kingdom were suspended to return.
§ Mr. HeathAs I informed the right hon. Gentleman on 13th March, the relaxation of the restrictions on the provision of travel documents imposed last autumn has now been completed. The matter of the readmission of persons in possession of valid travel documents to this country is one for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.
§ Mr. ShinwellDo I understand that the right hon. Gentleman will put no obstacle in the way?
§ Mr. HeathIs the right hon. Gentleman referring to my right hon. Friend or myself? Our responsibility is concerned with the temporary travel documents. Visas are a matter for my right hon. Friend. I have always had in mind an undertaking which I gave to the right hon. Gentleman on a case of which we are both aware. I hope that he will find the action which is being taken in that case satisfactory.