§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average weekly take-home pay of an ancillary worker in a National Health Service hospital in respect of (a) basic pay and (b) overtime in 1979, 1980 and 1981, respectively; and what are the latest figures for the current year.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeIt is not possible for anyone to produce sensible figures for take-home pay because deductions in every case depend on the personal circumstances of the individuals. The attached tables show average levels of basic pay, overtime and total earnings, including bonus payments and allowances for weekend and shift working. All these figures exclude London allowances, which can add up to £13.68 each week to earnings.
The 1981 figures represent current rates; the 1982 figures are based on the offer made by the Management Side of the Ancillary Staffs Whitley Council to be effective from 1 April 1982.
NHS Ancillary Staff—Estimated Average Levels of Pay and Earnings (1) Full Time Men Basic Pay Overtime Earnings £ per week £ per week £ per week 1979 48.58 9.35 75.81 1980 60.88 12.83 98.17 1981 64.89 16.24 104.17 1982 68.78 17.21 110.42
(2) Full Time Women Basic Pay Overtime Earnings £ per week £ per week £ per week 1979 47.19 2.12 61.83 1980 57.73 3.14 77.08 1981 61.83 4.23 84.02 1982 65.54 4.48 89.06