HC Deb 09 November 1989 vol 159 c752W
Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the average pay increase for ambulance men in each year since 1978–79.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Increases were as follows:

Per cent.
1979–80 123.0
113.0
1980–81 7.3
1981–82 6.0
1982–83 4.5
1983–84 4.5
1984–85 210.0
1985–86 6.0
1986–87 5.0
1987–88 35.4
1988–89 46.5
1 Staged Clegg award paid 1 August 1979 and 1 April 1980.
2 Introduction of new salaried structure—average increases more than 10 per cent.
3 In addition the standard working week was reduced by one hour.
4 Current offer from 1 April 1989—additional 2.8 per cent, for qualified staff in the London ambulance service.