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Now, the question of allowing illegal working is still an important one. I do not want to see individuals working illegally in any circumstance, undermining legitimate businesses and legitimate people at work. It has consequences. It leads to exploitation and undermines public confidence in how the asylum system is managed. If we allow illegal working with no consequences, that will open up individuals—potentially asylum seekers, yes, but also others—to risks of exploitation. This is a very important issue. My noble friend Lord Mann mentioned it and made some interesting suggestions, which are always worthy of consideration.