§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from nurses about the level of their recent salary award; what reply he has sent; and what further action he is taking.
§ Mr. RossI have received representations from the Scottish Board of the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College's booklet commenting on the Report and letters from individual nurses and groups of nurses.
I have nothing to add to the statement which was made by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary in the debate on the Adjournment on 20th June, except to re-emphasise that the negotiation of a salary 123W structure, in the light of the recommendations of the National Board for Prices and Incomes, is a matter for the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council.