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Written question asked by Peter Prinsley (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 December 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Anaesthetics: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of plans to reform the immigration settlement system on the number of anaesthetists working in the health service.

Answer

No assessment has been made of the potential impact of plans to reform the immigration settlement system on the number of anaesthetists working in the health service.

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to reform the current settlement rules in favour of an “earned settlement” model, that considers factors such as contribution, integration, and conduct. The consultation, which runs until February 2026, seeks views on how these reforms should apply to different groups, including health and care workers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96448
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Immigration Reform Migrant workers Anaesthetics
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk