§ Mr. Macdonaldasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether, following the reduction of the age of majority to 18 on 1st January, 1970, he intends similarly to reduce the age below which consent is needed for the grant of passport facilities.
§ Mr. LuardYes. As from 1st January, 1970, consent for the grant of passport facilities will be required only in respect of persons under the age of 18. From the same date caveats objecting to the grant of passport facilities will be accepted only in respect of persons under the age of 18.