§ Mr. BaronTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what checks are in place in ensure that foreign healthcare workers who have been granted work permits are employed in the provision of healthcare upon entering the United Kingdom; [170666]
(2) what checks are in place in ensure that foreign healthcare workers who have been granted work permits are employed as stated on their application upon entering the United Kingdom. [170667]
§ Mr. Browne[holding answer 4 May 2004]: Sample checks are carried out on a random or intelligence led basis on employers, by post or by visiting their premises, including those in the Healthcare Sector, in order to ensure that work permit holders are employed for the purpose stated on the work permit application. Where it can be shown that is not the case, action is taken to revoke the work permits.