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Written question asked by Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 16 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 June 2004. It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average time taken to process applications was for leave to remain for doctors from overseas on work permits wishing to work in the NHS in the most recent period for which figures are available. - Not readily available disproportionate cost.
Answer

Dr. Evan Harris: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the average time taken to process applications was for leave to remain for doctors from overseas on work permits wishing to work in the NHS in the most recent period for which figures are available. [179807] Mr. Browne: The information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
179807; 422 c1420W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Administrative delays Doctors NHS Migrant workers Work permits Postgraduate education
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk