Overview

This bill proposes extending restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals' access to the UK labor market until December 31, 2018. It aims to maintain existing national measures limiting their ability to work in the UK, overriding EU rules that would otherwise grant them free movement rights.

Description

The Romanian and Bulgarian Accession (Labour Restriction) Bill seeks to continue existing limitations on the right of Bulgarian and Romanian citizens to work in the UK. Specifically:

• Existing Restrictions Extended: The bill extends existing UK national measures restricting access to the UK labor market for Bulgarian and Romanian citizens until December 31, 2018. These measures are detailed in Annexes VI and VII of the Treaty concerning the accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the European Union.
• National and Bilateral Measures Allowed: The UK is permitted to maintain these national measures, or those from bilateral agreements, that regulate access to the labor market for these nationals until the end of 2018.
• Workers in Other EU States: Even if a Bulgarian or Romanian national is working legally in another EU member state during this period, they will remain subject to the UK's national measures until the end of 2018.
• Bill's Scope: The Act applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Government Spending

The bill does not directly specify government spending. The effect on government spending would likely be indirect, potentially including costs associated with administering the continued restrictions and any potential social support costs if job opportunities are limited for affected individuals.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• Bulgarian and Romanian nationals: Their access to the UK labor market will remain restricted until at least the end of 2018.
• UK employers: They may face continued limitations in recruiting workers from Bulgaria and Romania.
• UK economy: The potential impact on the UK economy due to restricted labor supply is uncertain and subject to debate.

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