Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 November 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 November 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Healthcare Professionals Recruitment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how her Department monitors the activities of healthcare recruitment agencies that have registered under the Code of Practice of the International Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals.

Answer: Monitoring compliance with the Code of Practice is now the responsibility of NHS Employers, the organisation which represents employers in the national health service. NHS Employers works closely with strategic health authorities and trusts to ensure that the NHS abides by the code.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24219; 439 c1169-70W;439 c1169-70W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Monday, 5 December 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Monday, 5 December 2005
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House of Commons; Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Monday, 5 December 2005
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Subjects: Codes of practice Health professions Employment agencies Recruitment Monitoring Migrant workers
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