§ 48. Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what salary scale is proposed for secretaries of community health councils; and to what range of administrative posts in the health service this scale most nearly corresponds.
§ Dr. OwenIt is expected that salaries will generally be within the range of £2,676–£3,801, to which would be added a cost-of-living threshold payment, and if appropriate a London weighting allowance. This corresponds to the senior and principal administrative assistants of health authorities.
§ 53. Mr. Raisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many com
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§ Mr. O'MalleyNo. The national insurance scheme is a contributory one and people in all parts of the country pay the same rates of contributions to qualify for the same rates of benefit.