§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment whether he has been consulted in connection with legislation proposed by the authorities of(a) Jersey and (b) Guernsey seeking to establish work permit controls in those islands; and if he will make a statement on Her Majesty's Government's policy in respect of such controls on British citizens in these territories.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggI have been asked to reply.
There is no legislation proposed by the Channel Islands' authorities to establish work permits which would affect United Kingdom citizens. Should any such system be proposed it would be examined in the light of the need to ensure that those with close links with the islands had adequate opportunities for employment.