§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many work permits for skilled sewing machinists in the clothing industry have been issued for 1972.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithUp to the end of November 1972 permits were issued for the employment of 99 foreign women as sewing machinists. Since 1st January 1972 permits have not been issued for men to take semi-skilled work in industry.