HC Deb 25 January 1979 vol 961 cc245-6W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many ambulance men and ambulance women are employed by the Hertfordshire area health authority by grade and station; what are the average earnings of leading ambulance men/women, qualified ambulance men/women, sitting case drivers and trainees, respectively, and for how many hours worked; what is the current establishment for each grade in the county by station, and how many in each grade are in post; and what is the agreed establishment for sub-officers and how many are in post.

Mr. Deakins

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the estimated gross earnings of the 17,000 people employed by the ambulance services, excluding those working within the London ambulance service; and on how many hours overtime each week this estimated gross earnings figures is based.

Mr. Deakins

The estimated average gross weekly earnings of ambulance men in Great Britain—excluding the London Ambulance Service—are £85. This includes enhancements for overtime £13, weekend work £5, payment for shift working £3.50 and bonus £4.50. It is estimated that eight hours overtime are worked on average.

Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the gross earnings of those employed by the London ambulance service; and on how many hours overtime each week this estimate is based.

Mr. Deakins

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.