UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3003
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) (No. 2) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would allow people waiting for their asylum application to be processed to get a job and earn money, rather than having to rely entirely on government support. Currently, most asylum seekers are not allowed to work while their case is being decided.
Presented by Chris Stephens.
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Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote257 MPs
27% Ayes · 6973% Noes · 188
The democratic gap
73% , a wide gap
Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading21 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading6 May 2022