§ Mr. ChisholmTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the Government's policy on(a) salary levels and (b) 1994 pay increases for top hospital administrators.
§ Dr. MawhinneyNational health service salaries are set at levels sufficient to recruit, retain and motivate staff of the right calibre within what is affordable. The Government are committed to delegating responsibility for pay to local managers within robust controls on total pay costs, and to establishing closer links between rewards and performance.
In 1994–95 pay increases will need to be funded from within efficiency improvements.