HC Deb 11 January 2001 vol 360 cc628-9W
Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many work permits were granted to foreign nationals during the last 12 months. [143932]

Ms Hodge

During the 12 month period from 1 January 2000 to 31 December 2000 a total of 102,180 work permits were granted to foreign nationals. A more detailed breakdown by type and duration of permit is shown in the following table.

Type of permit Up to 12 months Over 12 months
Business and Commercial 19,985 52,571
Sports and Entertainments 21,107 710
Training and Work Experience (TWES) 5,517 2,290
Total 46,609 55,571