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
12 February 2025
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This bill would allow asylum seekers who have waited six months for a decision on their asylum claim to work in the UK. It also includes related provisions to support this main aim and other connected measures.
The bill is progressing in the House of Commons and is currently at the 2nd reading stage, having had its 1st reading in December 2023.
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11 Dec 2023
The dissolution of Parliament took place on Thursday 30 May 2024. All business in the House of Commons and House of Lords has come to an end and this bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
