Debates between Lord Harries of Pentregarth and Lord Murray of Blidworth during the 2019 Parliament

Certificate of Sponsorship: Foreign Health and Care Workers

Debate between Lord Harries of Pentregarth and Lord Murray of Blidworth
Monday 13th November 2023

(6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Harries of Pentregarth Portrait Lord Harries of Pentregarth (CB)
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Recently, it has been reported that a number of care workers have been exploited. The Minister has given assurances that this is totally unacceptable. How many prosecutions have taken place over the last year of people, bodies or care homes that have exploited the system?

Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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I reassure the noble and right reverend Lord that, since 1 July 2022, 87 sponsor licences have been revoked and 32 suspended pending further investigation.