ZIMBABWEAN ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THE RIGHT TO WORK

Early day motion 1293, tabled 19 December 2005 by Baroness Hoey (Labour). Signed by 78 members.

That this House accepts that Zimbabweans refused asylum in the UK cannot be returned to Zimbabwe because of conditions prevailing in that country; is concerned that their ineligibility for state benefits renders many destitute; and calls on the Home Secretary to grant them the right to work so they can support themselves financially and make a contribution to society during their time in the UK while developing their professional and technical skills in order to contribute to the rebuilding of Zimbabwe once political change renders it safe for them to return.

Signatures by party: Labour 39, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 15, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1, UUP 1.