MPs debate visa rights for migrant domestic workers

18 March 2010

Martin Salter, Labour MP for Reading West, opened a debate in Westminster Hall to highlight the abuse of migrant domestic workers and the workings of the migrant domestic worker visa system. Phil Woolas, Minister for Borders and Immigration, responded to the debate.

• Video and Audio: Migrant domestic workers (visas)
• Commons Hansard: Migrant domestic workers (visas)
• Topical issues: Immigration

Westminster Hall debates

Westminster Hall adjournment debates allow MPs to discuss issues of local or personal interest which rarely have time to be debated in the main Chamber of the House of Commons. MPs can discuss a variety of issues and receive a response from a government Minister.

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