As my constituency neighbour, my right hon. Friend will be aware of the number of asylum seekers in Feltham and Heston who face the challenges that he has outlined. As well as being more humane, allowing people to work would also allow them to make a financial contribution. He will have heard stories similar to those I have—of young people with degrees, who have been tortured, who have fled for their lives, and want nothing more than to start their lives again in a country that they want to call home.
Nationality and Borders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Seema Malhotra
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 22 March 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Nationality and Borders Bill.
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