Bill · started in the Commons

Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy for the recruitment and retention of health and social care staff in rural areas; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Health and Social Care (Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Rural Areas) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2023 by Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.