HC Deb 16 March 1950 vol 472 cc1240-1
37. Mrs. Hill

asked the Minister of Health when the new salary scales for Departmental sisters in hospitals are to be published.

Mr. Bevan

This matter is now before the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council.

Mrs. Hill

It was understood that the figures were to be published in February, but telegrams and letters to the right hon. Gentleman's Ministry have not elicited any reply. Can the Minister give me any further information for these people?

Mr. Bevan

These are matters which are before the normal negotiating machinery. I have not such power over them as the hon. Lady appears to suppose.