Question follow-through · 128119

NHS: Agency Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England and NHS workforce framework providers on ensuring compliant payroll practices within the agency staffing supply chains for the NHS.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
17 Apr 2026
Target answer date
21 Apr 2026
Answer
29 Apr 2026 · 12 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 17 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS England and NHS workforce framework providers on ensuring compliant payroll practices within the agency staffing supply chains for the NHS.

  2. 21 Apr 2026

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  3. 29 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Department, alongside NHS England, collaborates with framework providers like the NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe to ensure compliant payroll practices. Key actions include mandatory auditing, IR35 compliance, adherence to National Healt...

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