HC Deb 13 November 1972 vol 846 c30W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked 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. Lane

Entry 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.