§ Captain Bullockasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if consultations are taking place with the French Government with a view to arranging the abolition of visas between the United Kingdom and France.
Mr. McNeil:I have been asked to reply. There were some discussions with the French Government on visa matters a few months ago, as a result of which some relaxation was made in the restrictions on either side. His Majesty's Government are at present considering what further relaxations they can allow. It is their object, as the difficulties of accommodation and food in the United Kingdom are overcome, to make it progressively easier for the nationals of neighbouring countries to pay visits here, and they hope that visa requirements for such persons will eventually he abolished altogether.