HC Deb 15 December 1966 vol 738 c133W
46. Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the total number of aliens admitted with work permits in 1965; how this compares as a percentage with the average of 1963 and 1964; and how many permits he estimates will be issued in 1966.

Mr. Roy Jenkins

48,874 aliens were admitted with Ministry of Labour permits in 1965. This represented an increase of 18.8 per cent. over the average for 1963 and 1964. It is not yet possible to estimate how many permits will be issued in 1966.