§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will take steps to amend existing regulations to allow newly arrived refugees who have children to apply for family reunion as of the date of their arrival in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter LloydOnce a person is recognised as a refugee, his or her spouse and minor children may be admitted to the United Kingdom immediately.
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§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will amend the employment regulations to allow newly arrived asylum seekers to qualify for work permits as soon as they arrive in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe have no present plans to change our practice in allowing asylum seekers to work. The issue will be considered in the current review of asylum arrangements.