On 30/10/2013 21:46, Adrian wrote:

The subtle problem with that is that the fundamental concept of the EU is
freedom of movement for both goods and people. And, yes, it was the exact
same situation back in 1975's EEC. You cannot have a "common market", a
single economic community, WITHOUT that. It makes a mockery of the whole
concept.

But what we should have (but don't) is the ability to restrict benefits
for foreigners to that which a Brit would get in the same situation in
the foreigner's country of origin.

--
Roger Chapman