§ 29. Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the Clegg report on nurses' pay and comparability.
§ Sir George YoungThe report by Standing Commission on pay comparability on the pay of nurses and midwives was published on 4 January (Cmnd. 7795). The report recommended various increases, ranging up to 25 per cent. for ward sisters and averaging 19.6 per cent. The Government have confirmed that the recommended increases, which are in addition to the 9 per cent. paid in April 1979, will be implemented by two equal stages, from 1 August 1979 and 1 April 1980. Additional funds are being provided to NHS authorities for this purpose.