HC Deb 09 July 1956 vol 556 cc1-2W
51. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what arrangements he has with the Government of the United States of America to enable Members of Parliament to visit that country to lecture on the British way of life; how many Members of Parliament have, during the past six years, visited the United States of America under these schemes; whether he will publish their names in HANSARD; and what method he uses for selecting these Members.

Lord John Hope

Her Majesty's Government have no arrangements with the United States Government whereby Members of Parliament are enabled to visit the United States to lecture on the British way of life. The other parts of the Question do not therefore arise.

55. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many Members of Parliament who have visited the United States of America with the assistance of his Department have requested his assistance in refusing to have their fingerprints taken.

Lord John Hope

None.