Workers from Eire

HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 cc644-5W

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what restrictions there are on the entry into the UK of workers from Eire who have been accepted by that country from EU candidate countries. [75904]

Beverley Hughes

Workers from EU candidate States seeking entry to the United Kingdom (UK) through the Common Travel Area remain subject to immigration control. A work permit, and where appropriate a visa, would be required if they sought leave to enter the UK to work.