Sir A. HOLBROOKasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that an Englishman, proceeding to Russia on the business of the All-Russian Co-operative Society, a Bolshevist authority, could obtain a passport within 48 hours; and whether such prompt attention can be assured to others unconnected with Bolshevist organisations who desire to travel either to or from Russia?
Mr. HARMSWOKTHI have no knowledge of the case to which the hon. and gallant Member refers. Prompt attention is given by the Passport Office to all applications by British subjects who require passports for travelling to any destination. The grant of visas, however, is a matter for the decision of the Russian delegation.