A Bill to grant indefinite leave to remain to health and social care staff; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Christine JardineLiberal Democrat
4 May 2022
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This bill would give indefinite leave to remain (permanent residency) to health and social care staff working in the UK, with related provisions to support the sector. In effect, it aims to make it easier for doctors, nurses, carers and other health workers to stay in the country long-term, by granting permanent residency. It also covers connected immigration measures to assist the health and social care workforce.
The bill has had a 1st reading in 2021 and a 2nd reading in 2022. It is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons and would require further readings and committee scrutiny to progress.
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21 Jun 2021
6 May 2022
The 2021-2022 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
