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Foreign Nationals (Access to Public Services) Bill

A Bill to restrict access by foreign nationals to United Kingdom public services for which no charge is made.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would stop foreign nationals from using United Kingdom public services that are free at the point of use. It aims to set out who is considered a foreign national and which services are affected, with rules on how access to those services would be restricted. The Bill is currently at its second reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

Purpose: restrict access to free public services for foreign nationals.
Scope: applies to public services that are provided free of charge to users.
Definitions: would set out who counts as a foreign national and which services are covered.
Operation: would establish rules for determining eligibility and applying the restriction.
Status: currently at the second reading in the Commons; introduced by Sir Christopher Chope.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and later readings.

Who is affected?

Foreign nationals living in the United KingdomPublic service providers and staff who deliver these servicesPublic authorities/organisations responsible for delivering free services

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Foreign Nationals (Access to Public Services)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 66 2013-2014, as introduced

BillCommons

16 Oct 2013

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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