A Bill to disqualify non-UK citizens from the European Union from entitlement to child benefit; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
30 March 2015
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The bill would disqualify European Union nationals who are not UK citizens from receiving child benefit in the UK. In practice, if you are an EU citizen living here but not a UK citizen, you would not be entitled to child benefit under this law, with the bill also covering related welfare changes.
The bill is at its 2nd reading in the House of Commons; it originated in the Commons and had its first reading in July 2014. Further stages would follow if it advances.
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22 Jul 2014
This Bill had its first reading on 22 July 2014 through the Ten Minute Rule Motion.
This Bill has been withdrawn.
The 2014-2015 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
