§ Mr. S. Shephardasked the Prime Minister whether, in order that Members of Parliamentmay obtain first-hand knowledge of conditions and problems in the various parts of the British Empire, the Government will grant facilities for official visits to be made on a greater scale than in the past.
§ The Prime MinisterHis Majesty's Government welcome all measures designed to promote a better understanding between the peoples of the British Commonwealth. As regards visits by Members of Parliament the hon. and gallant Member will no doubt be aware of the long-standing arrangements made 201W by the Empire Parliamentary Association for visits by Parliamentary delegations within the Commonwealth and Empire.