§ Mr. Wallasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects the pay comparability study for the nursing profession to be completed.
§ Sir George YoungThe Standing Commission expects to report by 1 January 1980. When the report is received, the first stage award arising from it will be back-dated to 1 August 1979. To cover the position from 1 August, we have authorised interim salary increases of £104 or £130 per annum.