HC Deb 19 September 1940 vol 365 cc205-6W
Major Braithwaite

asked the Home Secretary under what circumstances an exit permit was granted to Sir George Paish to visit America; and whether his visit to the United States of America was sponsored by the Government?

Colonel Burton

asked the Home Secretary the reasons that were advanced by Sir George Paish to enable him to secure an exit permit?

Sir J. Anderson

An exit permit was granted to Sir George Paish to enable him to travel to America for the purpose of making a series of lecture tours in the United States and in Canada. His visit was not sponsored by His Majesty's Government, and in view of his recent reported indiscretions he has been advised by His Majesty's Ambassador to return to this country.

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