HC Deb 15 June 1979 vol 968 c331W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what are the present salaries paid to dentists working in the National Health Service;

(2) what are the present salaries paid to doctors and consultants working in the National Health Service.

Dr. Vaughan

The remuneration payable to doctors and dentists (including consultants) in the NHS from 1 April 1979, subject to acceptance by the professions, is shown in the Ninth Report of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (Cmnd. 7574). My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister announced the Government's acceptance of the report on 5 June 1979. Rates currently in payment from 1 April 1978 are set out in the report.