§ Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many work permits were issued in October: and what was the number of dependants that entered the country in that month.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesI assume that the hon. Member's Question relates to Commonwealth citizens. In September 593 employment vouchers were issued, and 477 voucher holders and 4,354 dependants were admitted to the United Kingdom. The figures for October are not yet available.