HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 cc385-6W
Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State tor Social Services what requirement is placed on health authorities to contribute towards the cost of pay awards through greater efficiency.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

We have no present plans to require any contributions to pay awards out of future efficiency savings.

Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the actual pay and price movements, separately, experienced by health authorities in 1980–81 and 1981–82; and what is the estimate for 1982–83.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The table shows the pay and price movements experienced by health authorities in 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83.

Per cent.
1980–81 1981–82 1982–83
Pay movements 31.1 7.0 5.9
Price movements 18.9 11.4 8.7*
* Estimated.