RIGHT TO WORK OF ASYLUM SEEKERS

Early day motion 1103, tabled 16 March 2010 by Fabian Hamilton (Labour). Signed by 40 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 25, Liberal Democrat 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.