HC Deb 20 January 1969 vol 776 c13W
Dame Joan Vickers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity how many permits to work in the United Kingdom were isued for Commonwealth citizens and aliens in 1967 and 1968.

Mr. Fernyhough

In 1967, 8,409 vouchers were issued to Commonwealth citizens and 50,303 work permits for aliens. In 1968, 8,120 vouchers were issued, but the figure for work permits is not yet available.