asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will issue work permits to overseas students wishing to stay in Great Britain for two years after qualifying as chartered accountants in order to obtain the essential practising certificate.

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is now the practice of his Department with regard to the granting of work permits to visiting boxers contracted to fight in the United Kingdom.

I shall reply to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.