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Written question asked by Nick Timothy (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 December 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Midwives and Nurses: Career Development

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, by what criteria are the career experiences of British nationals and foreign nationals compared when NHS providers are considering (a) nursing and (b) midwife applications.

Answer

Decisions on recruitment are the responsibility of individual National Health Service employers, who are required to assure themselves of a person’s suitability for the role.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
100745
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Applications Career development NHS Nurses Midwives
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk