EU Nationals in the UK Debate

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Department: Home Office

EU Nationals in the UK

Baroness Smith of Newnham Excerpts
Wednesday 29th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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Any criteria set which enable EU citizens to remain in the United Kingdom following exit from the European Union will depend on the outcome of the negotiations and the scope of any reciprocal agreements concerning British citizens who live in other member states.

Baroness Smith of Newnham Portrait Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD)
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My Lords, would it not be up to Her Majesty’s Government to open the way for EU nationals to reside in this country after we leave the European Union?

Lord Keen of Elie Portrait Lord Keen of Elie
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It will, as I say, be a feature of any future negotiation to determine the status of EU citizens within the United Kingdom and of British citizens within the EU.