§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for War on what grounds permits to enter a prohibited area and occupy a complete island in Argyllshire were granted to Miss Mitford and her father; whether he is aware that this family has declared its intention to return to this area; whether he has authorised such further visits; and whether he is aware that such privileges accorded to a family closely related to Sir Oswald Mosley and other active Fascists, while permits are refused to legitimate and loyal persons, is causing grave disquiet throughout Scotland?
§ Mr. EdenMiss Deborah Mitford and her father were granted permits to enter an island in Argyllshire on the grounds that Miss Mitford's father is the owner of the island and as such has a valid reason for finding it desirable and necessary to reside there during part of the year. Should Miss Deborah Mitford or her father again apply for permission to enter a protected area, I see no reason to interfere with the power vested in the commandant of the area concerned to issue or refuse permits at his discretion. I do not think there are reasonable grounds for disquiet throughout Scotland by reason of the grant of permits to these two persons in the circumstances mentioned.