Oral Answers to Questions — Bahrain (MRS. K. V. Abrahams)

– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 February 1963.

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Photo of Mr John Stonehouse Mr John Stonehouse , Wednesbury 12:00, 11 February 1963

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will advise the political agent in Bahrain to allow the two children of Mrs. K. V. Abrahams, holding an unconditional residence permit in Bahrain, to visit their mother.

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

I have asked the Political Agent for a full report on this matter.

Photo of Mr John Stonehouse Mr John Stonehouse , Wednesbury

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that there have been stupid mistakes in Bahrain before? Will he ensure that these children, aged 13 and 8, respectively, are allowed to go to Bahrain and that no bureaucracy will be allowed to interfere?

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

Before commenting, I should await the report of the Political Agent.