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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 June 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2020. It was answered by Lord Bethell (Conservative) on Monday, 29 June 2020 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS and Care Workers: Migrant Workers

Question

Her Majesty's Government whether future health and social care workers and their families will be required to pay the immigration healthcare surcharge.

Answer

The Department of Health and Social Care and the Home Office are working at pace to deliver this exemption. Any National Health Service or care worker that has paid the surcharge since the Prime Minister’s announcement on 21 May will receive a refund. We will announce further details on the scope of the arrangements shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5778
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
NHS Migrant workers Surcharges Care workers
Link
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