§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that health visitors are required to possess two more obligatory qualifications than hospital sisters but receive less remuneration than hospital sisters; and what steps he is taking to improve the salaries, pensions and conditions of service of health visitors.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodYes; but as the hon. Member has been informed in reply to previous Questions, this is a Whitley Council matter.