§ Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health what pay claims in connection with the responsibilities of his Department are now awaiting arbitration; and approximately what offers were made by the management side of the appropriate Whitley Council in each case.
§ Mr. Powell
Claim Offer Fixing of fees for chiropodists under local authority schemes. 6s. per surgery treatment. 8s. 6d. per domiciliary visit. Increases for almoners and psychiatric social workers, and revision of almoners' grading structure. 2 ½ per cent. increase. Increases for hospital pharmacists. Increases representing approximately 3 per cent. overall. Increases for Regional Hospital Board catering advisers (6 posts). £1,285–£1,520 or £1,235–£1,455 as appropriate (present scale £1,215–£1,425).