§ Sir G. Mitchesonasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the delays which business men experience in obtaining exit permits for the purpose of visits abroad in connection with the tradeoff this country; and what steps are being taken to expedite the procedure?
§ Mr. PeakeI have been asked to reply. Applications for an exit permit for business reasons receive priority and are dealt with as expeditiously as possible. I am not aware that there is any avoidable delay in dealing with such cases, but if my hon. Friend has any particular case in mind I shall be glad to look into it.