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Young people from more Eastern European countries are to be allowed to work in the UKas au pairs - but what about the children they will be caring for? Simon Vevers reports Prime minister Tony Blair chose talks on enlarging the European Union last November to tell his Polish counterpart that his country and five others could send au pairs to the UK. The extension of the au pair scheme from last month (see box below) appeared to be a gesture of friendship to the latest clutch of former communist states seeking membership of the European family.

Prime minister Tony Blair chose talks on enlarging the European Union last November to tell his Polish counterpart that his country and five others could send au pairs to the UK. The extension of the au pair scheme from last month (see box below) appeared to be a gesture of friendship to the latest clutch of former communist states seeking membership of the European family.

Home Office minister Beverley Hughes said that by extending the scheme, the UK Government hoped it would 'help both the young people who want to have the enriching cultural experience of coming to the UK, and the British families they will stay with'.

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