A Bill to amend the Child Benefit Act 2005 to disqualify nationals of European Union member states other than the United Kingdom who are resident in the United Kingdom with children living overseas from eligibility for child benefit payments; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 May 2012
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If enacted, the bill would amend the Child Benefit Act 2005 to disqualify EU nationals resident in the UK who have children living overseas from eligibility for Child Benefit. UK nationals would be unaffected by this rule. It also includes related provisions to implement these changes.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further readings in the Commons and consideration by the Lords.
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