§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will publish in the Official Report a table showing (1) the number of work permits for managerial posts held by non-EEC aliens currently in force, (2) the countries of origin of the holders of such permits and (3) the periods of years for which such permits have been held.
§ Mr. John GrantThe information is not available in the form requested. A work permit is issued for a maximum of 12 months but an extension of stay may be granted by the Home Office for a further three years if the employer confirms that he still wishes to employ the work permit holder. After four years in approved employment the worker's conditions of stay may be revoked and
NOTIFICATION OF REDUNDANCIES IN SCOTLAND FOR THE PERIOD 8TH MARCH TO 16TH APRIL 10–99 Proposed Dismissals 100 plus Proposed Dismissals Number of Establishments Number of Employees Number of Establishments Number of Employees Number of Acceptances Sent Transitional Provisions 23 731 3 765 25 Full Provisions 102 1,999 14 4,717 39 Details of the period of notice and the Secretary of State's decision in each case can only be given at disproportionate cost.