§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when his Department expects the Republic of Slovenia to be admitted to full membership of the European Union; and at what stage Slovene citizens will acquire the right of abode in the United Kingdom. [26777]
§ Mr. Doug HendersonThe Luxembourg European Council Decided that Slovenia will start EU accession negotiations this spring. The timing of Slovenia's accession will depend on the progress made in these negotiations.
Upon joining the EU, Slovene nationals will be subject to the same immigration rules as citizens of the current Member States.