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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-09-15more like thismore than 2020-09-15
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the report by Refugee Action Lift the ban: why giving people seeking asylum the right to work is common sense, published in July, what assessment they have made of the potential economic benefits of removing restrictions on asylum seekers’ right to work. more like this
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Baroness Cox more like this
star this property uin HL8116 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-09-29more like thismore than 2020-09-29
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue and is under review; it is crucial we take the time to get this right. We are listening carefully to the arguments and considering the evidence put forward on the issue.</p><p>We are aware the Lift the Ban coalition recently published a follow-up to their 2018 report and the findings of this report will be incorporated into the current review.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-09-29T15:53:11.937Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-29T15:53:11.937Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-09-23more like thismore than 2020-09-23
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the report by the Lift the Ban coalition Lift the Ban: Why giving people seeking asylum the right to work is common sense, published on 30 July, what assessment they have made of the potential economic benefit of giving asylum seekers the right to work in the UK. more like this
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Baroness Cox more like this
star this property uin HL8410 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-10-07more like thismore than 2020-10-07
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seekers can work in the UK if their claim has been outstanding for 12 months, through no fault of their own. Those allowed to work are restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List, which is published by the Home Office and based on expert advice from the Migration Advisory Committee.</p><p>It is important to distinguish between those who need protection and those seeking to work here, who can apply for a work visa under the Immigration Rules. Our wider policy could be undermined if migrants bypassed work visa Rules by lodging unfounded asylum claims here.</p><p>The Home Office is currently reviewing policy on right to work.</p><p>As part of the plans to speed up Asylum decision making, over the last 18 months, UK Visas and Immigration have increased the number of Asylum decision makers and support staff as part of a rolling recruitment campaign and mobilised a transformation programme that seeks to simplify, streamline and digitise processes.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-10-07T16:12:02.087Zmore like thismore than 2020-10-07T16:12:02.087Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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3364
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Cox more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-10-20more like thismore than 2020-10-20
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 29 September (HL8116), what plans they have to publish the terms of reference for the Home Office review into the right to work of asylum seekers. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
star this property uin HL9359 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue. A review of the policy is ongoing, and we are considering the evidence put forward on the issue. The findings of the review will be announced once the work has been completed.</p><p>Officials have been in contact as necessary with Asylum Matters and Refugee Action in respect of asylum seeker right to work policy.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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HL9360 more like this
HL9361 more like this
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less than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.757Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.757Z
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4311
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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4312
unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
1244951
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star this property date less than 2020-10-20more like thismore than 2020-10-20
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 29 September (HL8116), what external organisations have been (1) formally, and (2) informally, consulted as part of the Home Office review into the right to work of asylum seekers. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
star this property uin HL9360 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue. A review of the policy is ongoing, and we are considering the evidence put forward on the issue. The findings of the review will be announced once the work has been completed.</p><p>Officials have been in contact as necessary with Asylum Matters and Refugee Action in respect of asylum seeker right to work policy.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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HL9359 more like this
HL9361 more like this
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less than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.807Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.807Z
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4311
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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4312
unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
1244952
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-10-20more like thismore than 2020-10-20
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the response by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay on 9 September (HL Deb, col 820), when the review into the right to work of asylum seekers will be laid before the House. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
star this property uin HL9361 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-11-03more like thismore than 2020-11-03
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue. A review of the policy is ongoing, and we are considering the evidence put forward on the issue. The findings of the review will be announced once the work has been completed.</p><p>Officials have been in contact as necessary with Asylum Matters and Refugee Action in respect of asylum seeker right to work policy.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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HL9359 more like this
HL9360 more like this
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less than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.837Zmore like thismore than 2020-11-03T15:43:19.837Z
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4311
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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4312
unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-12-08more like thismore than 2020-12-08
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 3 November (HL9361), what plans they have to provide an update on when the review into the right to work of asylum seekers will be laid before the House. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
star this property uin HL11207 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-12-22more like thismore than 2020-12-22
star this property answer text <p>The findings of the review will be announced once the work has been completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2020-12-22T11:52:47.517Zmore like thismore than 2020-12-22T11:52:47.517Z
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4311
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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4312
unstar this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Durham more like this
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star this property date less than 2022-03-22more like thismore than 2022-03-22
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the number of asylum seekers who can work in the UK whilst their claims are being processed. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
star this property uin HL7236 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2022-04-05more like thismore than 2022-04-05
star this property answer text <p>The Home Office allows asylum seekers the right to work in the UK if their claim has been outstanding for 12 months or more, through no fault of their own. Those permitted to work are restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List, which is based on expert advice from the independent Migration Advisory Committee.</p><p>A review of asylum seeker right to work policy has been concluded. We are retaining our policy with no further changes. A Written Ministerial Statement was made on 8 December, setting out the Home Office’s findings and rationale: <a href="https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2021-12-08/debates/21120876000007/AsylumSeekersRightToWorkPolicy#contribution-95F64C54-54BC-47B0-AFD1-B8C424537EBD" target="_blank">Asylum Seekers: Right to Work Policy - Hansard - UK Parliament</a></p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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less than 2022-04-05T15:51:32.033Zmore like thismore than 2022-04-05T15:51:32.033Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
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star this property date less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text What recent assessment he has made of the effect on asylum seekers of his Department's policy on the right to work. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East more like this
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Stuart C. McDonald more like this
star this property uin 911932 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-07-15more like thismore than 2019-07-15
star this property answer text <p>The Government fully appreciates that this is an important and complex issue which we need to consider in further detail.</p><p>That is why the Home Secretary has committed to review the policy.</p><p>We are continuing productive discussions with key partners, listening carefully to the arguments and considering the evidence put forward on this issue</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
star this property answering member printed Caroline Nokes more like this
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less than 2019-07-15T16:10:06.97Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-15T16:10:06.97Z
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star this property label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Stuart C McDonald more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to grant asylum applicants (a) the right to work after six months waiting for a decision on their application and (b) access to English language classes from application. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
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Jim Shannon more like this
star this property uin 33521 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-03-31more like thismore than 2020-03-31
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seekers can work in the UK if their claim has been outstanding for 12 months, through no fault of their own. Those allowed to work are restricted to jobs on the Shortage Occupation List, which is published by the Home Office and based on expert advice from the Migration Advisory Committee.</p><p>It is important to distinguish between those who need protection and economic migrants, who can apply for a work visa under the Immigration Rules. Our wider immigration policy would be undermined if migrants could bypass work visa routes by lodging unfounded asylum claims.</p><p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue and is under review. It is crucial we take the time to get this right. We are listening carefully to the arguments and considering the evidence put forward on the issue. Work on the review is ongoing.</p><p>After six months we provide a 50% contribution to the costs of English language classes for asylum seekers in certain circumstances. Those granted refugee status are entitled to access fully funded English language tuition if they are unemployed and in receipt of certain benefits.</p><p> </p><p>Currently around half of those who seek asylum in the UK are found not to need international protection. Therefore, rather than invest in integration for those who may not qualify for international protection, this Government’s priority is to focus our efforts and resources to support those who most need it.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2020-03-31T14:18:08.897Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-31T14:18:08.897Z
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star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
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star this property date less than 2020-05-04more like thismore than 2020-05-04
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Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 1 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Home Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
star this property hansard heading Asylum: Employment remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on permitting asylum seekers to accept work outside the shortage occupancy list. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Newport West more like this
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Ruth Jones more like this
star this property uin 43163 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-05-11more like thismore than 2020-05-11
star this property answer text <p>Asylum seeker right to work is a complex issue. The review of the policy is ongoing, and we are considering the evidence put forward on the issue. It is crucial we take the time to get this right.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Croydon South more like this
star this property answering member printed Chris Philp more like this
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less than 2020-05-11T14:09:13.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-05-11T14:09:13.423Z
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4503
star this property label Biography information for Chris Philp more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Ruth Jones more like this