§ Mr. Oramasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the present situation regarding the issue of visas for private British persons wishing to take holidays in Eastern Germany, and for citizens of Eastern Germany wishing to take holidays in Great Britain; what are the obstacles in the way of an improvement in the situation; what negotiations are taking place for such an improvement; and through what channels they are being conducted.
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§ Mr. GodberPrivate British persons wishing to take holidays in the Eastern zone of Germany are not at present generally experiencing any difficulties in obtaining permission to do so. The issue of visas to East Germans wishing to take holidays in the United Kingdom is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary. There are in principle no obstacles at present in the way ofbona fide private travel; and so no negotiations are taking place.