§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what representations he has received about the treatment of foreign domestic servants employed in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. ForthMinisters in both this Department and the Home Office have received representations and recognise the concern that reports of abuse cause in this country. The Home Office carried out a review earlier this year of the exceptional arrangements outside the immigration rules and the work permit scheme under which a domestic servant who has worked abroad for an employer who comes to the United Kingdom can be admitted to work for him. The outcome of this review was announced in another place by my noble Friend Lord Ferrers in reply to a question from Lord Hylton on 24 July at columns 1449–50. It is hoped that the new arrangements can be implemented soon.