Poland: Restriction of Movement of Polish and British Diplomats and Officials

A file of correspondence and reports concerning travel restrictions placed on Polish and British diplomats and officials. The documents cover restrictions placed on Polish diplomats, journalists, and businessmen operating in Britain, forcing them to notify British authorities should they or their families wish to travel twenty-five miles outside of Glasgow or central London; restrictions placed on British officials in Warsaw, preventing them from leaving the city; and a decision to lift the restrictions in Poland, leading to reciprocal action in Britain. Other documents in the file cover the easing of travel restrictions in Poland for pensioners wishing to travel abroad; a decision to allow travel for those wishing to attend "events of international character"; and a plan to grant permission to apply for passports to individuals wishing to leave Poland permanently. The file also includes a British press statement condemning any pressure exerted by the Polish authorities that may lead to the forcible emigration of former political detainees.