HC Deb 02 March 1971 vol 812 c391W
Mr. Simon Mahon

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what services will be available in Bootle General Hospital after the re-organisation of the hospital is completed.

Substantive increase(hourly rates) Operative date Interim increase (hourly rates) Operative date
Engineering craftsmen 1s. 0d.(12 per cent.) 1st September,1969 5d. (4½per cent.) 3rd March, 1970
Electricians 1s. 0d.(11 per sent.) 3rd March,1969 5d(4½ per cent.) 3rd March,1970
Building craftsmen 9d.(9½ per cent.) 3rd November,1969 4d.(4 per cent.) 3rd March,1970

The interim increases in March, 1970, were agreed pending negotiations between the Health Departments and the trade unions concerned on proposals for a common grading structure for all hospital maintenance staff.