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
The Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill would allow asylum seekers who have waited six months for a decision to obtain permission to work in the UK. It aims to help people support themselves while their asylum claim is decided and to introduce related administrative measures to make the policy work. The bill outlines connected provisions to support its implementation.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee for detailed examination, followed by further readings and consideration by the House of Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
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.
