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Midwives and Nurses: Career Development

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 100745

The 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.

Answered by Karin Smyth

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.

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