HC Deb 30 June 1953 vol 517 c175
4. Mr. Pryde

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are employed as house stewards in mental hospitals under the National Health Service in Scotland and what is the basis of their remuneration.

Mr. J. Stuart

There is now no recognised grade of house steward in the Hospital Service, but about 30 officers in mental hospitals are performing duties formerly associated with that designation. A range of administrative salary scales has been negotiated by the Whitley Council, and from these the hospital authorities select a scale appropriate to the responsibilities of each post.