§ 76. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department since what date citizens of Poland and other Eastern European countries have been refused permanent working permits in this country; and if he will now lift this restriction.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThere has not been any flat prohibition of employment of these nationals, but for many years permits have in general been granted only to those who are considered to possess some special skill or qualification. In addition short-term permits are granted to categories such as entertainers, volunteer agricultural workers, and girls coming for domestic employment. I do not propose, for the time being at any rate, to make any general change in the arrangements.