Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether it is proposed to abolish passports between the United Kingdom and France at an early date; and, if not, what are the objections to such a course?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe answer is in the negative. As regards entry into France, passports are required by the French regulations, with which His Majesty's Government have no power to interfere. As regards entry into the United Kingdom from France or any other country, I understand that the possession of a British passport is a very great convenience, as it enables the holder at once to establish his nationality on landing at a port, and so relieves him from the necessity of examination under the Aliens Order.
§ Captain W. BENNasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether passports have been granted to any individuals or firms travelling abroad with a view to establishing munitions works; and, if so, to whom?
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Mr. HARMSWORTHI am unable to say whether any of the ten thousands of persons to whom passports have been granted have had any such intention.