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Division Vote (Commons)
10 Dec 2025 - Seasonal Work - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 6 Independent Aye votes vs 6 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 98
Division Vote (Commons)
10 Dec 2025 - Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent No votes vs 3 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 297
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 7 Independent No votes vs 3 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 332
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Dec 2025 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 6 Independent Aye votes vs 4 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 329 Noes - 173
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 3 Independent Aye votes vs 4 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 96
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 4 Independent Aye votes vs 5 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 326 Noes - 162
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 5 Independent Aye votes vs 5 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 395 Noes - 98
Division Vote (Commons)
8 Dec 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 7 Independent Aye votes vs 3 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 96
Written Question
NHS: Staff
Friday 5th December 2025

Asked by: Andrew Gwynne (Independent - Gorton and Denton)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the changes to the Certificates of Sponsorship minimum salary threshold on (a) international staff in the NHS, (b) NHS staffing levels and (c) NHS waiting lists.

Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

On 9 April 2025, the minimum salary for Health and Care Worker Visa holders increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to new Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after this date. No specific assessment has been made on the impact of this change on National Health Service international staff, staffing levels, and waiting lists.

While we value our international workforce and the skills and experience they bring, we are also committed to growing homegrown talent and giving opportunities to more people across the country to join our NHS. The 10-Year Health Plan set out this Government’s intention to reduce the reliance on internationally trained healthcare professionals.

Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Andrew Gwynne (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 6 Independent No votes vs 1 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 304