Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ann Clwyd (Labour), on Monday, 17 February 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 83 members in total.

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ASYLUM SEEKERS

That this House welcomes the decision of the Court of Appeal on 17th February, which notes the special circumstances which make asylum seekers eligible for food and shelter under the National Assistance Act 1948; and calls on the Government to accept the Court's decision, fully compensate local authorities for the costs involved in discharging their duties to asylum seekers under the Act and work constructively with these authorities to ensure that an adequate and consistent level of support is provided to enable them to live decently while pursuing their applications.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

545 

Session

1996-97

Other sponsors

Jim Lester

Roseanna Cunningham

Martin Smyth

Lord Wigley

Lord Carlile of Berriew

Subjects

Refugees

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk