§ 12. Mr. Draysonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he is aware of the excessive delay on the part of the Italian Government in granting visas to British subjects anxious to visit that country; and if he will make representations on this subject.
§ Mr. MayhewMy information is that visas are granted immediately to applications for genuine business reasons, and also in urgent compassionate cases. I understand, however, that there is frequently some delay in dealing with other applications, though I do not feel that representations to the Italian Government are called for. No doubt, however, the latter will take note of the interest shown in this matter by the House.