§ 26. Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Labour what liaison exists between his Department and the Commonwealth Relations Office to co-ordinate the issuing of labour and student vouchers to overseas workers and students by United Kingdom High Commission officers in the territories concerned.
§ Mr. ThorntonOur Ministry is responsible for the issue of vouchers. British High Commission Posts assist where appropriate by checking applicants' claims to skill and qualifications or to service in the Armed Forces, and by transmitting applications. Vouchers are distributed to Commonwealth citizens in independent Commonwealth countries through British High Commission Posts. Close co-operation is maintained between our Ministry and the Commonwealth Relations Office. The admission of students is not dealt with by the voucher procedure and is a matter for my right hon. and learned Friend, the Home Secretary.