| answer text |
<p>There is already published, independent evidence showing that good economic conditions
and essential services can create an incentive for people to choose to go to a particular
country illegally. This is because it is easier to work under such conditions – and
we cannot ignore that access to the labour market is among the reasons that so many
people choose to come to the UK illegally, rather than remain in any of the countries
through which they transit.</p><p>That is why 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>Asylum seeker
right to work is a complex issue. This is under review; it is crucial we take the
time to get this right and we are listening carefully to the arguments and considering
the evidence put forward on the issue. The Home Office will be happy to discuss the
content of the review once it has been completed.</p>
|
|
