§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proposals he has put to the European Commission for amending the common travel area between the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom under the single market from next year; whether EC nationals will be required to show their passports and to submit to spot checks prior to entry into Great Britain; whether all travellers from the Republic of Ireland into the United Kingdom will be required to carry passports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleWe have made no proposals for amending the common travel area arrangements.