HC Deb 03 May 1966 vol 727 cc91-2W
Mr. Wood

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent Rhodesians wishing to have their British passports renewed are required to sign a statement that they have no further interests in the illegal régime in Salisbury.

Mrs. White

The procedure governing the provision of passport facilities for Rhodesians set out in the statement circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT on the 25th of January by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations has not been changed.

Dual citizens of Rhodesia and of the United Kingdom and Colonies who have Rhodesian passports which are still valid, but which they nevertheless wish to exchange for United Kingdom passports, are required to sign declarations to the effect that they do not require these alternative passports for the purpose of furthering or assisting the objectives of the illegal régime and that they are loyal to Her Majesty The Queen.

No such declaration is called for whet passport facilities are needed because at, expired or full Rhodesian passport requires replacement.