SUPPORT FOR ASYLUM SEEKER CHILDREN

Early day motion 465, tabled 23 March 1999 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 113 members.

That this House notes that the Government plans to take away all benefits from men, women and children currently seeking asylum, and that instead they will receive accommodation, food vouchers and a small amount in cash; further notes that the cash amount proposed for asylum seeker children is 50 pence a day; believes that no mother can meet the needs of a young child, over and above food and accommodation, on 50 pence a day; and urges the Government to reconsider this proposal.

Signatures by party: Labour 58, Liberal Democrat 35, Conservative 5, Labour/Co-operative 5, Plaid Cymru 4, Scottish National Party 3, Independent 2, UUP 1.