§ 71. Mr. E. Johnsonasked the Minister of Health when the review of the salary structure of the nursing and midwifery profession will commence; if it is his intention to set up a special committee for this purpose and how the review will be conducted.
§ Mr. PowellThe management side of the Whitley Council proposed a review undertaken jointly by the two sides. This can begin as soon as the staff side agrees.
§ Commander Keransasked the Minister of Health what progress has been 94W made by the Whitley Council in their review of the pay structure of nurses, male and female.
§ Mr. PowellThe staff side has not yet accepted the management side's invitation to join in discussions.
§ Mr. A. Lewisasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that nursing staff outside the National Health Service have been granted a 7½ per cent. increase in pay; and whether he will recommend a similar increase for all nursing staffs.
§ Mr. PowellI have nothing to add to what I said in the debate on 14th May.