HC Deb 13 July 1970 vol 803 cc131-2W
Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he proposes to apply pay restraints to those engaged in nursing.

Mr. Alison

Any new pay claim will be negotiated by the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council in the normal way taking account of all the circumstances including

Medically qualified hospital staff* Percentage of total Board Membership General Medical Practitioners Percentage of total Board Membership
Per cent. Per cent.
Regional Hospital Boards … … 15 17 5 6
Boards of Management … … 154 13 99 8

*Note: The figures include medically-qualified University staff whether or not they have hospital contracts and exclude dentists.

the needs of the Health Services and of the economy generally.

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