Part of 2. Questions to the Counsel General and Brexit Minister – in the Senedd at 2:59 pm on 16 January 2019.
I thank the Member for her question. This is a very, very important area for the health profession and other profession as well—veterinary surgeons, social workers and teachers all have concerns in relation to this area. The approach that is being discussed with the UK Government is in relation to laying legislation in Parliament, which will ensure that, in the event of a 'no deal' Brexit for example, arrangements will be in place for professionals arriving and operation in the UK to have a means to seek the recognition of those qualifications. She will know, of course, that the regulation of health professions is a reserved matter to the UK Government. And so we are working with them in relation to those, but we absolutely recognise how important this issue is for the health service, allied health services and our public services generally.