SI 2007/3012. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Home Office. Coming into force 19 November 2007.

SI 2007/3012. (Negative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Home Office. Coming into force 19 November 2007.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on homelessness among A8 nationals, particularly in Greater London.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on homelessness among A8 nationals, particularly in Greater London.

The hon. Gentleman is right that it is not only the younger and better skilled who face problems. Many have lower skills or, as he said, have poor English or face other challenges. It is important to ensure that we address both problems. We need to respond to the needs...

The hon. Gentleman is right that it is not only the younger and better skilled who face problems. Many have lower skills or, as he said, have poor English or face other challenges. It is important to ensure that we address both problems. We need to respond to the needs...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Mr. Field) on securing this debate on homelessness among A8 nationals in England, and particularly in his constituency. He and his local council were both keen to raise the subject. As he said, the majority of A8 nationals registered...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Mr. Field) on securing this debate on homelessness among A8 nationals in England, and particularly in his constituency. He and his local council were both keen to raise the subject. As he said, the majority of A8 nationals registered...

The Minister is right about the generality of A8 nationals who are coming here, but many homelessness cases involve older men in their 30s or 40s with a limited knowledge of English. Typically, they come from eastern Poland or rural of Lithuania, but they come to Britain under false pretences—not...

The Minister is right about the generality of A8 nationals who are coming here, but many homelessness cases involve older men in their 30s or 40s with a limited knowledge of English. Typically, they come from eastern Poland or rural of Lithuania, but they come to Britain under false pretences—not...

We have similar problems in my constituency. I had a meeting last week with Janie Kidston and Ania Majcherek of the Upper Room at St. Saviour’s church on Cobbold road. They deal with 130 homeless A8 nationals a day, serving them with meals. We have the Broadway centre, which, I...

We have similar problems in my constituency. I had a meeting last week with Janie Kidston and Ania Majcherek of the Upper Room at St. Saviour’s church on Cobbold road. They deal with 130 homeless A8 nationals a day, serving them with meals. We have the Broadway centre, which, I...

I endorse every word of my hon. Friend’s comments. I should emphasise that the issue is not merely prevalent in inner London. Although as I mentioned it is inevitable that, as we are the great melting pot of this country, it will be an issue for the local London authorities—not...

I endorse every word of my hon. Friend’s comments. I should emphasise that the issue is not merely prevalent in inner London. Although as I mentioned it is inevitable that, as we are the great melting pot of this country, it will be an issue for the local London authorities—not...

There has been an impassioned national debate about the benefits and burdens of the influx of people from eastern Europe since the EU enlargement of May 2004. Understandably, much of that has focused on the lack of Government preparedness given the unexpectedly large numbers that have arrived, from Poland and...

There has been an impassioned national debate about the benefits and burdens of the influx of people from eastern Europe since the EU enlargement of May 2004. Understandably, much of that has focused on the lack of Government preparedness given the unexpectedly large numbers that have arrived, from Poland and...

Draft SI on accession (immigration and worker registration). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2003/04).

Draft SI on accession (immigration and worker registration). Considered by Standing Committee. (Minutes of proceedings at UP 7 2003/04).

Draft SI on accession (immigration and worker registration) regulations. (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Home Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 28 April 2004 (SI 2004/1219). Coming into force 1 May 2004.

Draft SI on accession (immigration and worker registration) regulations. (Affirmative instrument). Together with an explanatory memorandum from the Home Office. Approved by Parliament. Made 28 April 2004 (SI 2004/1219). Coming into force 1 May 2004.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many work permits were issued by the Government in each of the last three years to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement. - Figures given.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many work permits were issued by the Government in each of the last three years to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement. - Figures given.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his Department's policy is on issuing work permits to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what his Department's policy is on issuing work permits to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans his Department has to change the rules governing the issuing of work permits to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans his Department has to change the rules governing the issuing of work permits to Lithuanian citizens; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make it his policy to allow the employment of au pairs from Lithuania; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make it his policy to allow the employment of au pairs from Lithuania; and if he will make a statement.