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Homelessness among Refugees

Proceeding contribution from Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 17 July 2018. It occurred during Debate on Homelessness among Refugees.

The hon. Lady is making some excellent points. Does she accept—I am sure she does—that a contributory factor to refugees being in severe hardship once they have been awarded status is that they are not permitted to work during the time that they are here? Would it not be better, not just for them and their families, but for the country, if they were able to potentially build up savings and contribute and pay taxes during the time they are waiting for their asylum case to be heard, so that they are ready to be fully fledged members of our society at the point at which they are given status?

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

645 c58WH 

Session

2017-19

Chamber / Committee

Westminster Hall
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