§ Mr. Mayhewasked the Secretary of State for Employment why he has refused a work permit to Mr. J. A. de Souza to teach English language at the Technical High School for Boys, Tunbridge Wells, when the appointment was advertised in the educational Press on eight occasions between February and June 1975, Mr. de Souza being the only applicant and holding the necessary qualifications.
§ Mr. Harold WalkerI will reply to the hon. and learned Gentleman's Question as soon as possible.