HC Deb 12 May 1949 vol 464 c130W
84. Mr. Parker

asked the Minister of Labour what is the approximate annual number of persons entering the United Kingdom from the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland, respectively, to obtain work.

Mr. Ness Edwards

In the year ending 31st March, 1949, approximately 8,000 persons were placed in employment in Great Britain through our Liaison Office in Dublin and 2,000 through the Ministry of Labour, Northern Ireland. I am not aware how many other persons from Ireland found employment in Great Britain in the same period.