Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.

A Westminster Hall debate on Support for Refugees after Receiving Asylum Decision is scheduled for Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 2.30 pm. The Member leading the debate is Thangam Debbonaire MP.
Support for Refugees after Receiving Asylum Decision (193 KB , PDF)
Asylum support may be provided to asylum seekers while their claim for asylum is being considered. The support is provided under section 95 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.
Asylum support ends a few weeks after the final decision has been made on the asylum claim. Research has demonstrated that this ‘cliff-edge’ makes people who have been through the asylum system particularly vulnerable to homelessness and destitution, regardless of whether they have been granted asylum.
The library has produced a debate pack for this debate which is available to download below.
Support for Refugees after Receiving Asylum Decision (193 KB , PDF)
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
Information on the support available for help with childcare costs in England.
A Westminster Hall debate on Personal Independence Payment and disabled people is scheduled for Wednesday 7 May 2025 at 2:30pm. The debate will be led by Diane Abbott MP.