HC Deb 18 April 1940 vol 359 cc1140-1W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Secretary of State for War the approximate time taken to secure a permit card for the banned districts in Scotland?

Mr. Stanley

The time taken is about 10 days from the date of receipt by a permit officer of a completed application form.

Sir T. Moore

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the serious position of the hotel industry in the North of Scotland as a result of the restrictions on entry into that district; and whether, in respect of bona-fide British citizens, arrangements can be initiated for exceptions to be made during the summer holiday period?

Mr. Stanley

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Stirling and Clackmannan (Mr. Woodburn) on 5th March last. I regret that it is not practicable to make exceptions of the kind suggested.