A Bill to make provision to restrict the entitlement of non-UK citizens to publicly-funded benefits and services; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Christopher ChopeConservative
17 September 2019
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The Benefits and Public Services (Restriction) Bill would limit non-UK citizens from claiming publicly funded benefits and from accessing certain public services in the UK. It sets out stricter eligibility rules and includes related provisions described as 'connected purposes'. The measure is being considered in the House of Commons, introduced by Sir Christopher Chope, with its first reading in 2017 and the current stage as the 2nd reading.
Originated in the House of Commons; first reading in 2017; currently at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. No further progression is indicated in the provided information.
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