Ask a politician: Labour to consider recruitment and retention issues

Q: Would Helen Clark consider easing the fees for students studying for a medical or engineering or science degree, or some other degree that is badly needed, on condition that the student agrees to a bond to stay in New Zealand for a suitable period after graduation?
- Jack Barnard

A: Labour is prepared to introduce scholarship and bonding arrangements to address pressing recruitment and retention issues (such as current issues over the retention of doctors) as they arise, in partnership with the sectors concerned.

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