European Union free movement laws prohibit Britain from extending the labour market restrictions beyond December 31, 2013.
Consequently, 29 million Bulgarians and Romanians will have the right to seek employment in the UK.
Ministers of the coalition government refuse to put a figure on the likely influx, but could Kris Hopkins MP speculate on how this development will affect the prospects of the unemployed in his constituency finding work (particularly amongst the young and long-term unemployed)?
Furthermore, he may like to comment on what effect this influx will have on the increased demand on our already over-stretched services, such as schools, hospitals, housing, policing and welfare? Anthony Smith UKIP Yorkshire Dales branch secretary Cowling
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