A Bill to make provision for granting permission to work to asylum seekers who have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
29 April 2022
The bill would allow asylum seekers who have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application to obtain permission to work in the UK. It aims to lessen hardship for those waiting and help them contribute to the economy, while keeping safeguards to prevent abuse.
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes, it would move on to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then further readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
