Nurses (Hansard, 10 June 1974)

HC Deb 10 June 1974 vol 874 c488W 488W

§ Mr. Cormack
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average number of days lost through illness of nurses employed in the National Health Service per annum.

§ Dr. Owen
The information is not readily available.

§ Mr. Cormack
asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average annual salary of nurses employed in the National Health Service.

§ Dr. Owen
The annual salaries of nurses employed in the National Health Service range from £816 to £7,473. Information about the average salary is not available, but the estimated average earnings are currently £1,600 per annum.