A Bill to make provision for the central reporting and registration of agency staff employed by National Health Service trusts, facilities and services; to make provision for the central reporting and recording of absence from work of permanent NHS employees; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
23 February 2017
The Bill would create a central register for agency staff working for NHS trusts, facilities and services, requiring their reporting and registration. It would also introduce a central system to record absences for permanent NHS employees. The aim is to improve visibility of NHS staffing and absence levels across the service.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would typically move on to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then subsequent readings.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 18 October 2016 through the 10 Minute Rule procedure. The second reading was expected on 24 March 2017 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Bill Wiggin.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
