HC Deb 08 December 1969 vol 793 c1W
16. Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Bulgarian Government about the treatment of British citizens by the Bulgarian frontier officials; and what reply he has received.

Mr. Luard

A strong protest has been made about a considerable number of cases of this kind which have occurred. Assurances have been sought that harassment by Bulgarian frontier officials of this kind should cease. In reply the Bulgarian authorities have explained there were long-standing regulations to ensure against entry of foreigners who might introduce infection; they denied any physical force had been used and regretted any over-zealous conduct by officials.

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