Written question asked by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 16 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2005. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Healthcare Professionals Recruitment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pursuant to the answer of 15 November 2005, Official Report, columns 1169–70W, on healthcare professionals recruitment, (1) what sanctions (a) are available and (b) have been used in cases in which a breach of the code of practice on the International Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals has been identified;

Answer: [holding answer 21 November 2005]: NHS Employers are responsible for monitoring the code of practice, investigating alleged breaches of the code and applying any appropriate sanctions. The latter can include investigation and removal from the list of agencies adhering to the code of practice. The Department receives regular reports on compliance with the code from NHS Employers and holds regular review meetings with NHS Employers on the operation of the code. There is routine liaison between officials of the Department and NHS Employers. To date, 11 agencies have been removed from the list for breaches of the code.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 440 c1062W;440 c1062W; 30787
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Healthcare Professionals Recruitment
Tuesday, 15 November 2005
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Subjects: Codes of practice Enforcement Health professions NHS Recruitment Migrant workers
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