EEA Nationals Have Benefits Restricted

Government Strengthens Regulations Covering EEA
Nationals and Access to Social Housing
ODPM Press Release
18 April 2006
The new amending regulations come into force on 20 April, and will
ensure that nationals from the European Economic Area (EEA) who do
not have a right to reside in the UK are not eligible for council
housing and homelessness assistance in England.