Government support for asylum seekers

Early day motion 722, tabled 14 July 2020 by Hywel Williams (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 18 members.

That this House is concerned about the current provisions provided by the Home Office to support those seeking asylum throughout the pandemic; asks the Government to review the current claiming system and modify it to allow for an asylum claim to be made remotely; demands that the financial support provided by the Government is increased by at least £20 per week to reflect the emergency changes made to the standard rate of universal credit and the increasing prices for essential goods; calls on the Government to review the current accommodation provided to asylum seekers to ensure that all accommodation allows for social distancing and self-isolation to align with the guidance given by the Department for Health and Social Care; and further calls on the Government to provide sufficient cleaning and personal hygiene supplies to prevent the spread of the virus in any shared accommodation.

Signatures by party: Labour 6, Plaid Cymru 3, DUP 2, Scottish National Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.