HC Deb 26 June 1957 vol 572 cc27-8W
24. Mr. Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to state the countries, in addition to China, whose consular and embassy officials are barred from free travel whilst representing their Governments in this country; and whether he will discuss with these countries the lifting of these travel restrictions on a reciprocity basis.

Mr. Ian Harvey

There are no restrictions on the movements of officials of foreign embassies and consulates, who are free to travel where they please in the United Kingdom; members of the Chinese, Soviet and Roumanian Missions and some members of the Bulgarian Mission are, however, required to give prior notification of journeys outside the London area.

If the existing restrictions on the movements of members of Her Majesty's Missions in those countries were to be discontinued, Her Majesty's Government would be prepared to cancel this requirement. The Governments concerned are aware of this.