§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further consideration he has given to linking nurses' pay to that of the police, the firemen and the Armed Services.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergMy hon. Friend the Minister for Health has invited the nurses and midwives Whitley Council to consider how nurses' pay should be determined in the future. I understand that the staff side has considered a variety of possible pay mechanisms including a link with some other groups in the public sector. My hon. Friend has had meetings with both sides of the council and is now hoping to have further discussions to see what progress can be made.