§ Mr. Hamilton Kerrasked the Minister af Labour how many aliens have been granted permission to take up employment in the cotton textile industry during the past three years; and whether any agreement has been reached with the organisation of employers and employès as to the principles which should govern such permission?
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§ Mr. E. BrownSince 1st January, 1936, permission has been granted for the employment of three aliens in occupations connected with the manufacture of cotton and cotton cloth, excluding finishing processes. No agreement to regulate the admission of aliens for employment in this industry has been made with representative organisations, but permission is granted only upon satisfaction of the conditions that the employment of an alien is reasonable and necessary and that the interests of British subjects will not be prejudiced.