§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many work permits were issued in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983, respectively.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkThe number of work permits issued in the years 1979 to 1983 were as follows:
Year Employment expected to last 11 months or more Employment expected to last less than 11 months Total 1979 8,344 9,649 17,993 1980 6,423 8,238 14,661 1981 5,780 6,983 12,763 1982 5,569 7,328 12,897 1983 5,818 7,728 13,546