ASYLUM SEEKERS RIGHT TO WORK

Early day motion 485, tabled 12 December 2006 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 78 members.

That this House believes that asylum seekers looking for sanctuary in the UK should be granted the right to work from the day of arrival; further believes that this would afford such vulnerable people dignity as well as the ability to support themselves financially; and notes that this would also reduce the burden on the taxpayer.

Signatures by party: Labour 52, Liberal Democrat 19, Conservative 3, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.