Written question asked by Howard Stoate (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will extend the state registration period for NHS staff beyond one year to allow NHS staff from overseas to obtain work permits valid for over a year.

Answer: Dr. Stoate: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will extend the state registration period for NHS staff beyond one year to allow NHS staff from overseas to obtain work permits valid for over a year. [155275] Mr. Denham: Registration periods for health professionals are a matter for the relevant regulatory bodies. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment informs me that work permits are issued for the length of the contract of employment, up to a maximum of five years.

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