asked the Secretary of State for War the approximate time taken to secure a permit card for the banned districts in Scotland?

The time taken is about 10 days from the date of receipt by a permit officer of a completed application form.

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been called to the serious position of the hotel industry in the North of Scotland as a result of the restrictions on entry into that district; and whether, in respect of bona-fide British citizens, arrangements can be initiated for exceptions to be made during the summer holiday period?

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Stirling and Clackmannan (Mr. Woodburn) on 5th March last. I regret that it is not practicable to make exceptions of the kind suggested.