§ Sir H. BRITTAINasked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs 1488W which European countries allow British nationals to visit their respective lands without the formality of a visa; and whether the British Government are in communication with other countries with a view to enlarging this list?
Mr. HARMSWORTHThe Swiss Government allow British subjects, except those who are seeking employment, to enter Swiss territory without a visa. Arrangements have been concluded with the French and Belgian Governments for the admission of British subjects into France and Belgium without a visa on a reciprocal basis. The question of extending these arrangements to certain other countries of Western Europe is under consideration.