§ Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average net pay of a student nurse after deductions for meals and residential accommodation.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe annual pay of a student nurse after deductions for meals and residential accommodation, where this system of charge is still in operation, is as follows:—
£ Student nurse taking non-psychiatric training Age under 25 on entry: 1st year of training 264 2nd year of training 294 3rd year of training 324 Age 25 or over on entry: 1st year of training 359 2nd year of training 386 3rd year of training 413 Student nurse taking psychiatric training Age under 21 on entry: Age 18 364 Age 19 394 Age 20 424 Age 21 or over on entry: 1st year of training 459 2nd year of training 486 3rd year of training 513 These figures are subject to increase by varying amounts for individuals for rebates of the fixed charges for certain authorised absences.
Since 1st April, 1969, revised arrangements have been introduced, where practicable, whereby nurses pay for meals as they take them. Where these arrangements are in operation deductions from pay are £106 less in each case.