HC Deb 31 July 1952 vol 504 cc158-9W
49. Dr. Bennett

asked the Minister of Health what progress he has made towards a settlement of rates of remuneration for child-psychotherapists and other comparable groups of persons; and, in particular, whether he has come to a decision on their interim rates of pay.

Mr. Iain Macleod

There is no agreement at present as to what should be the qualifications and functions of nonmedical personnel engaged in psychotherapy, or under what conditions they should be employed in the Health Service, if at all. Until these matters are agreed the remuneration of such persons will continue to be determined on an individual basis.