Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 100042
NHS: Recruitment
Tabled: 15 December 2025
Answered: 15 January 2026
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS providers are obligated to (a) advertise positions for British nationals before foreign nationals and (b) hire British residents before overseas residents for (i) nursing and (ii) midwi
Answer
Karin SmythThere is no obligation on National Health Service providers to advertise positions for British nationals before foreign nationals, or to hire British residents before overseas residents for nursing and midwife positions.At the same time, the 10 Year Workf...
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