asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has had an opportunity of considering the representations made to him by the London Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with other bodies, for the abolition of the 10-dollar-visa fee on American visitors' passports, on the ground that it is affecting the volume of tourist traffic into this country; and if he will now take steps to abolish it accordingly?

My right hon. Friend has considered the representations made, but he is not satisfied that the course recommended would have the beneficial effects claimed for it, and in present circumstances he does not feel justified in sacrificing the substantial revenue which is obtained from this source.