HC Deb 08 June 1971 vol 818 c302W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if United Kingdom citizens moving to other countries under the free movement of labour provisions of the Treaty of Rome would have to carry identity cards or other documents of personal identification if the United Kingdom joined the European Economic Community.

Mr. Dudley Smith

The rules of the European Economic Community require nationals of a member country seeking work in another to carry a passport or identity card and, if employment is likely to last for more than three months, a temporary residence permit. Wives and dependants require similar documents, together with proof of relationship or dependency.