Travel Allowance (Dollar Area)

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 May 1957.

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Photo of Mr Anthony Hurd Mr Anthony Hurd , Newbury 12:00, 23 May 1957

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will pursue his desire to provide a basic travel allowance for the dollar area by discussing the problem with the Canadian and United States Governments now, to see if some mutually satisfactory arrangements can be made.

Photo of Mr Nigel Birch Mr Nigel Birch , Flintshire West

My right hon. Friend is anxious to provide this allowance as soon as circumstances permit.

Photo of Mr Anthony Hurd Mr Anthony Hurd , Newbury

Can my right hon. Friend say whether the Chancellor of the Exchequer is fairly confident that he will be successful in this so that ordinary people can visit Canada and America, which will be welcomed on both sides of the Atlantic?

Photo of Mr Nigel Birch Mr Nigel Birch , Flintshire West

I quite agree that it is desirable.