March 10, 1949 (20th Parliament, 5th Session)

1. How many written permits provided for by section four of the Immigration Act were issued by the minister during each of the years 1947 and 1948 (a) authorizing any person to enter Canada; (b) authorizing any person to remain in Canada; and in either case without being subject to the provisions of the said act?
2. How many of these permits have been included in a return laid before parliament within thirty days after the commencement of the next ensuing session of parliament in each of the said years?