HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 cc102-3W
Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average salary for a ward sister, a staff nurse, a qualified nurse and an auxiliary nurse within the area of the Forth Valley Health Board in 1973; and what is the current salary for such posts.

Mr. Harry Ewing

The information requested is set out in the table below:

within the area of the Forth Valley Health Board, based on the increase in the cost of living index from 1973 to the latest available date.

Mr. Harry Ewing

Since 1st April 1973 to 30th September 1978 these categories of nurses have all received per-

Percentage increase in salary from 1st April 1973 Percentage increase cost of living index 1st April 1973 to 30th September 1978 + or — difference
Qualified nurse
Ward sister … 127.98 117.37 +10.61
Staff nurse … 133.08 117.37 +15.71
Enrolled nurse … 136.74 117.37 +19.37
Unqualified nurse
Nursing auxiliary … 142.21 117.37 +24.84