Quayle responds to concerns of Unite
An Island trade union has been told it has nothing to fear over plans to ease the work permit system.
Unite head Eric Holmes this week raised concern about proposals to introduce permit exemptions to alleviate skills shortages.
However, Chief Minister Howard Quayle has moved to reassure him and says it could help attract more business to the Island:
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