HC Deb 03 June 1957 vol 571 cc878-9
20. Dr. Broughton

asked the Minister of Health if he will arrange for the statement of salary and deductions from pay for those employed in the National Health Service to be simplified and given on a form which can be filed.

Mr. Vosper

I am not sure what the hon. Member has in mind, but this would appear to be a matter for the employing authorities.

Dr. Broughton

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that accompanying each payment of salary there is a very complicated statement made out on a strip of paper which measures five-eighths of an inch in width and nearly two feet in length? As this cannot be filed satisfactorily, and as it is apt to become twisted, tangled and torn, would the right hon. Gentleman be good enough to look into this matter to see whether he can arrange for the statement to be made on a more usual type of form, instead of this ridiculous slip of paper?

Mr. Vosper

This form of statement has a familiar ring to me. I will look at the matter. I was not certain whether the hon. Member had in mind the practice of any particular regional board or executive council, or the general principle, which is, of course, a matter for the Whitley Council.

Dr. Summerskill

Can the right. hon. Gentleman also say why this strip of paper is of almost rice paper texture?

Mr. Vosper

I imagine that is a matter of economy, but I will examine it.

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