HC Deb 11 March 1977 vol 927 cc700-1W
Mr. Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many work permits have been issued to Polish citizens in each of the past five years.

Mr. John Grant

The number of work permits issued—for workers overseas—together with permissions given—for workers already here—for Polish citizens in each of the years 1971 to 1975 was as follows:

Year Number
1971 256
1972 561
1973 277
1974 385
1975 508

The analysis by nationality of work permits issued in 1976 is not yet available.