Mr. Macdonaldasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what progress has been made by the Whitley Council in the negotiations regarding an increase in salaries for all members of the nursing profession above the rank of ward sister.
Mr. McNeilI understand that agreements have been reached on the Whitley Council in respect of the salaries of all nursing staffs in hospitals above the rank of ward sister, with the exception of certain grades in mental and maternity hospitals and of home and housekeeping sisters. Negotiations are proceeding on the outstanding cases. An announcement regarding certain recent agreements will be made shortly.