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Luke Evans Excerpts
Tuesday 10th March 2020

(4 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Helen Whately Portrait Helen Whately
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I am well aware that my hon. Friend is very keen on that particular approach. He has hopefully received a letter from the Secretary of State, inviting colleagues to come to talk to us about the proposals and options for fixing our social care crisis, and I hope he will take that up.

Luke Evans Portrait Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (Con)
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Will the Minister consider waiving the NHS surcharge for overseas staff who want to come to work in our NHS?

Helen Whately Portrait Helen Whately
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I am well aware of concerns about the surcharge. Many overseas nurses coming to work in the NHS do not have to pay the surcharge, as it is covered by their employer.