Tue 18-Nov-08 11:21 AM by shawn

govt to announce results of a review of EEA nationals' access to benefits in the new year ....

'Mr. Frank Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions pursuant to the answer of 12 June 2008, Official Report, column 431W, on welfare state: EU enlargement, what progress has been made on the review of EEA nationals' access to benefits; and when he expects the report to be published. <236203>

Jonathan Shaw: The review of EEA nationals' access to benefits has been completed and the results are currently being considered. We expect to announce our conclusions in the new year.'