HC Deb 27 June 1957 vol 572 cc47-8W
67. Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will now permit the issue of identity cards for day trips by way of the cross-Channel boat services to France and Belgium to be issued in London instead of only at the port of embarkation; and whether he is aware that permission to do this would be welcomed by all concerned.

Mr. R. A. Butler

There are difficulties in the way of this proposal, but I am arranging for it to be re-examined.

Mr. Profumo

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68. Major Beamish

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has been giving to the possibility of allowing no-passport trips between Newhaven and Dieppe; whether he has yet had a conference with the French authorities about this matter; and if he will now announce his decision.

Mr. R. A. Butler

Her Majesty's Government have reached agreement with the French authorities in this matter and an announcement will be made at an early date.