HC Deb 16 December 1980 vol 996 c71W
8. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on nurses' pay.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

Negotiation of nurses' pay is the responsibility of the Nurses and Midwives Whitley Council. The normal annual settlement date is 1 April, and I expect the council will be undertaking negotiations early next year.

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