§ 34. Mr. Arthur Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will offer financial assistance to nurses during training, on the same or similar basis as grants given to teachers.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyNo. Student nurses already receive higher training allowances on a basis more appropriate to their circumstances. These allowances are under review by the Whitley Council.
§ 58. Mr. Arthur Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will review the salary of midwives in training, after their qualification as nurses.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyThis will be considered by the Whitley Council as part of the new pay claim.