§ Dr. FARQUHARSON (Aberdeenshire, W.)I beg to ask the Secretary of State for War whether he has been able to effect any improvement in the pay and position of the Army nurses.
§ The SECRETARY of STATE FOR WAR (Mr. ARNOLD-FORSTER,) Belfast, W.A Royal Warrant will shortly be issued under which the salary of a nurse is fixed at £40 a year, rising to £45 a year, instead of £30 to £35 as at present; whilst the pay of the higher classes of sister, matron, and principal matron are correspondingly increased. Under the new regulations the matron-in-chief will receive £300 a year, rising to £350. The pensions depend on the rates of pay, and are accordingly increased in proportion.