§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if EEC nationals in the United Kingdom seeking employment are eligible for sickness, unemployment and other social security benefits.
§ Sir K. JosephYes, subject to conditions laid down in the European Economic Community Social Security Regulations which apply to this country from 1st April. The general effect of the regulations is that until such a person takes up employment in the new country,64W entitlement to sickness or unemployment benefit will be subject to the insurance condition of the country from which he has come and at its expense. If such a person falls sick or becomes unemployed after taking up employment, insurance in another Community country may be used to help satisfy the conditions for sickness or unemployment benefit under the legislation of the new country.