Written questions

Social Services: Undocumented Workers

Commons · Question 31298 · Tabled 12 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 24 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of rogue operators who do not observe visa employment rules in the social care sector.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 24 Feb 2025

We have seen unacceptable increases in unethical practices and exploitation of international recruits in the adult social care sector. The Code of Practice for International Recruitment sets out high ethical standards and best practice for recruiters and ...