§ Mr. GalbraithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) when he expects to announce his decision on whether practice nurses can re-enter the NHS superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement; [4259]
(2) if he will undertake an actuarial study of the cost of allowing general practice nurses to re-enter the NHS superannuation scheme; and if he will make a statement. [4400]
§ Mr. MaloneWe are currently considering the case for allowing general practitioners' practice staff to enter the national health service pension scheme and will announce our conclusions as soon as possible.