HC Deb 22 June 1950 vol 476 cc144-5W
115. Mr. Alport

asked the Minister of Health what is the reason for the delay in the payment of the increased salaries for nursing assistants, operative from 1st February, 1949; and whether he will take urgent steps to expedite payment.

124. Mr. H. Fraser

asked the Minister of Health why increases granted to nursing assistants have not yet been implemented.

Mr. Bevan

Details of the Whitley Council agreement have now been circulated to employing authorities. I am sending copies to the hon. Members.

Dr. Morgan

asked the Minister of Health if he is aware that revised salary scales for nursing assistants were agreed on 1st March, 1950, but that notification of the same has not yet been received by employing authorities; that this delay has given rise to considerable unrest within the nursing service; and if he will take steps to ensure that such long delays shall not occur in future.

Mr. Bevan

Details of the Whitley Council agreement have now been circulated, and I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.