§ 42. Dame Irene Wardasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to obtain the views of the nursing profession on the Pay as You Eat scheme; and what proposals he has for remedying the position.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe scheme was negotiated by the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council, the Staff Side of which comprises organisations representative of the nursing profession. Any review of the agreement would be a matter for the council.