Bill · started in the Commons
Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill
A Bill to make provision for granting permission to work to asylum seekers who have waited six months for a decision on their asylum application; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Asylum Seekers (Permission to Work) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 June 2021 by Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 21 Jun 2021
- 2nd reading Commons 6 May 2022
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 29 Apr 2022.