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§ LORD BALFOUR OF BURLEIGHMy Lords, I beg to ask His Majesty's Government a question of which I have given private notice—that is to say, whether the facilities available to noble Lords to visit France can be extended to Belgium.
§ THE PARLIAMENTARY UNDER-SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (THE EARL OF MUNSTER)My Lords, I am obliged to my noble friend for giving notice of this question. It has been decided that noble Lords may be granted exit permits for Belgium or for France or for both countries, whichever is desired. I have, however, been asked to repeat the warning that accommodation in Brussels is very difficult to obtain, and noble Lords will be well advised to arrange for lodging through their friends before commencing their journey.