Overview

This bill proposes extending restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals' access to the UK labour market until December 31, 2018. It aims to maintain existing national measures limiting their ability to work in the UK, despite the free movement of workers principle within the European Union.

Description

The bill seeks to override EU free movement rules, specifically those relating to the accession of Bulgaria and Romania. It explicitly states that UK national measures restricting access to the UK labour market for Bulgarian and Romanian nationals will remain in place until the end of 2018. This includes measures implemented under bilateral agreements. The bill clarifies that even if a Bulgarian or Romanian national gains the right to work in another EU country during this period, UK restrictions will still apply to them.

Key Provisions:

• Continues existing restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian workers in the UK until 31 December 2018.
• Overrides EU legislation on free movement of workers for these nationalities for the specified period.
• Applies to all of the UK: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly allocate or specify government spending. The financial impact would likely be indirect and difficult to quantify precisely, potentially relating to enforcement costs or changes in welfare payments due to altered employment patterns. No figures are provided within the bill itself.

Groups Affected

• Bulgarian and Romanian nationals: This bill directly affects their ability to work in the UK, potentially limiting their employment opportunities and economic prospects.
• UK employers: Businesses reliant on Bulgarian and Romanian workers might face labour shortages if the restrictions remain in place.
• UK residents: The bill could indirectly impact UK residents by potentially altering the labour market dynamics, affecting wages or the availability of certain goods and services.

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