§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what recent increases there have been in sessional allowances for child health clinics run by area health authorities; and whether the 6 per cent. recommended limit on public sector pay increases has been applied to them.
§ Sir George YoungThe sessional fee to practitioners undertaking child health clinics was increased with effect from 1 April 1980 from £17.40 to £20.80. The figure of 6 per cent. is the increase in the pay element in cash limits for the year from 1 April 1981 and will be relevant in negotiating the fee for that year.