HC Deb 18 May 1982 vol 24 cc81-2W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the percentage pay award Lo National Health Service electricians in each of the last two years; and what is the percentage proposed for 1982–83.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

In 1980 and 1981 improvements in pay and conditions of service were within the pay factor in the NHS cash limit of 14 per cent. and 6 per cert. respectively. Agreement has been reached on a package of changes for 1982 that will be within this year's provision of 4 per cent.