§ Q11. Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination between the Home Office and the Department of Employment in the issuing of work and entry permits to aliens who are not EEC nationals; and if he will make a statement on how this co-ordination operates.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. The Department of Employment is responsible for the issue of work permits for overseas workers. The Home Office is responsible for their admission. The two Departments co-operate closely on individual cases and on matters of policy.