Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill

In progress

Currently at: 2nd reading in the Commons.

Originated in CommonsUpdated 30 October 2008

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Summary

This Bill is designed to liberalise the nationality requirements for civil servants. Its provisions would amend the Act of Settlement 1701 and the Aliens (Restrictions) Act 1919. These Acts, combined with EC legislation, have led to the restriction of recruitment to certain areas of the Civil Service to UK nationals. <br><br>The Bill has Government support and would give individuals the opportunity, irrespective of their nationality, to be considered for the vast majority of posts in the Civil Service, and for other posts of employment under the Crown. The Bill's sponsor has presented earlier versions of the Bill since session 2002-03 without success.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    10 December 2007 – 10 December 2007

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 250.