HC Deb 07 February 1966 vol 724 c10W
Mr. Freeson

asked the Minister of Labour what is the annual quota of work permits issued to employers for the employment of alien workers in the United Kingdom; and how this quota is arrived at.

Mr. Thornton

There is no annual quota. Permits for the employment of alien workers are issued only where there is an offer of employment for which British labour is not available.