HC Deb 18 May 1989 vol 153 cc282-3W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what have been the percentage increases in pay of administrative and clerical staff in the National Health Service in each of the past five years.

Mr. Mellor

Percentage settlements for administrative and clerical staff throughout Great Britain since 1984 are shown in the table. Pay increases have been effective from 1 April in each year.

Year Percentage
1984 4.5
1985 4.7
1986 6.0
1987 5.0
1988 5.5