§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the position will be after 1st January, 1973, regarding Commonwealth citizens who will become aliens on Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community; and whether their need to have a work permit for a specified purpose for 12 months will apply to Members of Parliament in this category.
§ Mr. LaneEntry into EEC will not affect the status of Commonwealth citizens here or wishing to come here. No Commonwealth citizens will become aliens. A Commonwealth citizen elected to Parliament will not need a work permit.