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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 July 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 July 2023. It was answered by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Housing: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, if the Government will create a scheme for overseas recruited NHS staff to be able to access key worker housing in their first year of working in the NHS.

Answer

We recognise the importance of ensuring high-quality, affordable accommodation is available to NHS staff. We are working closely together with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) to explore how we can best support NHS Trusts to deliver key worker accommodation where it is needed. Lord Markham and I announced last month we will lead a joint taskforce to work through the barriers identified for NHS staff accessing housing.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
192377
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Housing NHS Migrant workers Key workers
Link
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