Explanatory note

This Order amends section 1(1) of the Aliens' Employment Act 1955 toallow nationals of the member States of the European Communities andcertain members of their families to be employed in the Civil Service,in posts other than posts in the public service within the meaning ofArticle 48(4) of the E.E.C. Treaty. The Order ensures compliance withArticle 48 of the E.E.C. Treaty which provides for freedom of movementfor workers within the European Community.

Article 3 makes similar provision in relation to the Northern Ireland Civil Service, to which the Aliens' Employment Act 1955 does not extend, thus ensuring that the same position is achieved in the whole of the United Kingdom.