§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health on what basis the salaries of senior nursing officers in mental institutions are fixed.
§ Mr. VosperThe salaries of both matrons and chief male nurses in mental and mental deficiency hospitals are determined, as agreed by the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council, by both the status of the hospital—that is, whether it is or is not approved as a training school—and the number of staffed beds for which the officer is responsible. In addition, chief male nurses in training hospitals are divided into three categories with separate salary scales, according to the extent of their overall responsibilities. The classification of deputy matrons and deputy chief male nurses for salary purposes is governed by that of their chiefs.