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Written question asked by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 April 2017. It was answered by Robert Goodwill (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 April 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration: EEA Nationals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make provision for EU and EEA citizens living in the UK for a period exceeding five years and who have not yet exercised their treaty rights to obtain permanent residence before the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

The Prime Minister was clear in her statement to Parliament on 29 March that we would seek to guarantee the rights of EU citizens already living in Britain, and the rights of British nationals in other member states, as early as we can. This is set out very clearly in the UK's Article 50 letter as an early priority for the talks ahead.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69851
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Immigration EEA nationals
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk