HC Deb 28 October 1965 vol 718 c90W
Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many European workers came into Great Britain on work vouchers during 1964 and 1965.

Sir F. Soskice

37,496 European workers arrived with labour permits in 1964. Of these 21,674 had permits valid for 12 months, and 15,822 had permits valid for shorter periods. In the nine months ending 30th September, 1965, the corresponding totals were 35,345, 19,584 and 15,761. Although statistics are not available, it is estimated that considerably less than half the permit holders admitted for 12 months are subsequently accepted as residents.