§ Mr. Hefferasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will take steps to ensure that all workers recruited to EEC countries from Great Britain are recruited through his employment service; and, in view of the fact that workers in certain cases have signed contracts which have been cancelled at the last moment, if he will make representations to the EEC Commission on this matter.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithAll workers in the European Economic Community, including British workers, have the right to move freely within the Community and to make their own arrangements for employment. I have no information which might justify seeking to restrict this right in the way the hon. Member suggests.
If, however, he can supply my Department with any evidence of the last-minute cancellation of contracts I shall certainly consider what action can be taken.