§ Mr. Stevensasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how much nurses' pay has increased in real terms (a) between the implementation of the Halsbury award in 1974 and May 1979, (b) since May 1979 and (c) since the establishment of the pay review body in 1984;
(2) what the gross pay of staff nurses and ward sisters was in (a) 1974 after the implementation of the Halsbury award, (b) May 1979, (c) in 1984 prior to the establishment of the pay review body, and (d) following the 1986 pay award;
(3) how much the pay of (a) consultants, (b) house officers and (c) general practitioners, has increased in real terms (i) between February 1974 and May 1979 and Oil since May 1979.
§ Mr. NewtonI shall let my hon. Friend have replies as soon as possible.