§ Mr. W. Robertsasked the Secretary of State for War whether arrangements can be made by which the next-of-kin visiting wounded relatives in banned areas can be assured of permission to enter, provided they carry with them the telegram informing them that the soldier concerned is on the danger list.
§ Sir J. GriggPersons visiting near relatives who are seriously ill are permitted to enter Protected Areas under the existing Orders. A near relative visiting a wounded soldier who is dangerously ill in a hospital in a Protected Area should have no difficulty in entering, if as my hon. Friend suggests, the telegram notifying the fact is carried as evidence of the reason for his or her journey. I have no reason to suppose that the Police, who are responsible for enforcing the Protected Area Orders, have refused entry in such a case.