§ Dr. Littleasked the Home Secretary whether, owing to vexatious restrictions which are causing much worry and annoyance, he will give instructions to passport officials to issue to all persons from Northern Ireland, engaged in. work of national importance in Britain, travel permits to enable them to visit their friends in Ulster once every six months in accordance with the regulations made some time ago?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the Question which he asked on 22nd May. I should not feel justified in authorising any further relaxation of the restrictions on travel between this country and Ireland at the present time.
§ Dr. Littleasked the Home Secretary whether he will have all difficulties removed which have arisen regarding the 1225W spending of their entire summer holidays by teachers and students from Northern Ireland located in Britain at their homes in Ulster and make it clear to passport officials that they are entitled to this privilege?
§ Mr. MorrisonTeachers and students over the age of 21 years who have not made a temporary journey to their homes in Northern Ireland within the last six months are eligible for the grant of both-way permits to enable them to travel to their homes for the summer holidays. Students under the age of 21 years are granted permits to enable them to spend all their holidays at their homes and are not restricted to one visit in any period of six months. Permits for temporary visits to Ireland are normally made valid for a period of one month but are granted for longer periods if the applicant satisfies the permit authorities that he is returning home for school vacations covering a longer period.