Early Day Motion·EDM 485

ASYLUM SEEKERS RIGHT TO WORK

12 December 200678 Signatures

Primary sponsor

Fabian Hamilton

Labour — Leeds North East

Motion Text

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.