§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of work permits granted to non-European Community nationals for temporary agricultural work in (a) East Anglia and (b) the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe information required for East Anglia is not available except at disproportionate cost. The latest available statistics for the United Kingdom show that 57 permits were issued in 1982 for temporary agricultural work, most in respect of overseas students coming here for practical experience under reciprocal arrangements administered by the National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs. The Home Office administers a scheme under which a limited number of seasonal workers from overseas are allowed to work at agricultural camps. My right hon. and learned Friend the Home Secretary will write to the hon. Member about this.