A Bill to make provision for certain asylum seekers to be granted permission to work; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Catherine WestLabour (Co-op)
22 March 2019
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This Bill would allow some asylum seekers in the UK to obtain permission to work while their asylum claims are being considered. It aims to help those people support themselves and contribute to the economy, with related provisions linked to the main idea. It has been introduced in the House of Commons by Catherine West and is currently at the second reading stage.
The Bill originated in the House of Commons, with its first reading in February 2019, and is now at the second reading stage in the Commons, awaiting further scrutiny.
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