§ 56. Mr. N. Pannellasked the Minister of Labour how many of the 65,147 applications for employment vouchers he had received under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act up to 8th February. 1963, he expects to approve; based on past experience, how many successful applicants he expects to arrive in the next three months; and what considerations guide him in the issue of vouchers.
§ Mr. HareThe issue of vouchers to persons who have made valid applications is controlled, and they numbered 30,053 up to 15th February. The main consideration governing the issue of vouchers to the remaining applicants will be that immigrants should not come here faster than they can be absorbed into our national life. Up to now the number of voucher holders arriving has averaged less than 1,000 a month.