HC Deb 13 July 1964 vol 698 cc159-60W
52. Sir B. Janner

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the limitations placed upon the employment of British girls as secretaries in New York City, he will state the present comparable position with regard to permission to British employers to employ secretaries from the United States of America or other overseas countries.

Mr. Godber

Permits are issued to employers for the engagement of foreign workers as secretaries provided certain basic conditions are satisfied. These are that there is a genuine vacancy, that no suitable British labour is available, and that the wages and conditions

48. Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Labour how many work vouchers were issued under the Commonwealth Immigrants Act in each category during the month of June, 1964.

Mr. Godber

During the four weeks from 30th May to 26th June, 1964, 863 vouchers were issued in category A, 525 in category B, and 212 in category C.