This is an area Balpa have been extremely active in unfortunately the Uk government don,t seem very interested in a relatively small number of self supporting individuals when the flood gates of Dover are open to the economic dross of the world.Guess the government are prioritising their efforts.I fully agree with your point,hopefully something will be done eventually.The other back door of course is the Irish government who seem content to grant EU wide work permits to all and sundry presenting the Uk government with another problem.Irish civil aviation is truly the "Liberia " of Europe a virtually unregulated flag of convenience.Don,t blame Balpa on this subject I know they are active on this subject attempting to protect your interests,make your Mps life a misery!!.