§ Sir David Priceasked the Secretary of State for Defence how the pay of each grade of Service nurse compares with that of comparable civilian nursing grades.
§ Mr. BlakerThe differences in the structure, grading and basis for the assessment of pay are such that they preclude a valid comparison of the pay of Service men and Service women who carry out nursing duties with that of civilian nurses. For example, the pay for a Service man or Service woman who carries out nursing duties is the same as that for a wide range of other service occupations and is not singled out for separate evaluation with civilian nurses. Moreover, the military salary covers all hours worked and includes the X factor.