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Victims of domestic abuse: leave to remain and the destitution domestic violence concession (DDVC)

Domestic Abuse Bill – in the House of Commons at 3:45 pm on 15 April 2021.

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  • Division number 258
    A majority of MPs voted not to provide migrant victims of abuse with temporary leave to remain in the UK and access to public funds, for up-to six months, so they can access support and apply for new immigration status.

Motion made, and Question put, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 41.—(Victoria Atkins.)

Division number 258 Domestic Abuse Bill — Victims of Domestic Abuse: Leave to Remain and the Destitution Domestic Violence Concession (DDVC)

A majority of MPs voted not to provide migrant victims of abuse with temporary leave to remain in the UK and access to public funds, for up-to six months, so they can access support and apply for new immigration status.

Aye: 351 MPs

No: 270 MPs

Aye: A-Z by last name

Tellers

No: A-Z by last name

Tellers

Absent: 22 MPs

Absent: A-Z by last name

The House divided: Ayes 352, Noes 270.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Lords amendment 41 disagreed to.

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