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Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 31 January 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 February 2023. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Care Workers and Health Professions: Migrant Workers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government who is responsible for implementing the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England; and what steps they are taking to enforce the Code with individual sponsoring organisations.

Answer

The Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel, which is available in an online format only, applies to all organisations engaged in the recruitment and employment of international health and care staff. It is non-statutory guidance with no legislative enforcement powers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL5291
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Enforcement Health professions Recruitment Migrant workers Care workers
Link
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