Bill · started in the Commons
Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill
A Bill to make provision to restrict the entitlement of non-UK Citizens from the European Union and the European Economic Area to taxpayer-funded benefits.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 24 June 2013 by Mr Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 24 Jun 2013
- 2nd reading Commons 17 Jan 2014
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 15 May 2014.