Motion text
That this House is concerned about the current provisions provided by the Home Office to support those seeking asylum throughout the pandemic; asks the Government to review the current claiming system and modify it to allow for an asylum claim to be made remotely; demands that the financial support provided by the Government is increased by at least £20 per week to reflect the emergency changes made to the standard rate of universal credit and the increasing prices for essential goods; calls on the Government to review the current accommodation provided to asylum seekers to ensure that all accommodation allows for social distancing and self-isolation to align with the guidance given by the Department for Health and Social Care; and further calls on the Government to provide sufficient cleaning and personal hygiene supplies to prevent the spread of the virus in any shared accommodation.
Signatures (18)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
14 July 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 July 2020
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
15 July 2020
Robinson, Gavin
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 July 2020
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
15 July 2020
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
15 July 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
15 July 2020
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
16 July 2020
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
20 July 2020
Ribeiro-Addy, Bell
Labour
Signed on
21 July 2020
Hanna, Claire
Social Democratic & Labour Party
Signed on
21 July 2020
Begum, Apsana
Labour
Signed on
22 July 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
2 September 2020
Cryer, John
Labour
Signed on
3 September 2020
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 September 2020
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
8 September 2020
Abbott, Ms Diane
Labour
Signed on
10 September 2020
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
15 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.