Asylum Seekers: Right to Work

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 11:00 am on 11 January 2017.

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Photo of Chris Stephens Chris Stephens Scottish National Party, Glasgow South West 11:00, 11 January 2017

I congratulate my hon. Friend on obtaining the debate. Is there not another problem, in that the shortage occupation list does not recognise degrees from countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan, which many asylum seekers have come from? The Government should have a look at that situation so that they can allow asylum seekers to work.