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Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2006.


Asylum Seekers

Question
Whether they have held discussions with Church Action on Poverty concerning its recommendation that asylum seekers should be able to sustain themselves by paid work, or receive a basic entitlement to state support; and, if so, what was the outcome of such discussions.
Answer

The previous Minister for Immigration and Asylum met representatives of Church Action against Poverty on 17 May to discuss the support available to failed asylum seekers. He confirmed that options for providing assistance to failed asylum seekers—including the possibility of them taking paid work—were being kept under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6017; 683 c25WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Asylum Seekers
Monday, 3 July 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Asylum Employment Finance
Link
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