§ Keith VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many work permits were granted in 2001, broken down by category. [67927]
§ Beverley HughesA total of 117,386 work permit applications were approved in 2001. The table provides a breakdown by category:
Type of permit Number issued Business and commercial 105,016 Sports and entertainments 5,532 Training and work experience 6,838 Total 117,386