§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services which will be the first month in which the recent pay award will be included in nurses' pay cheques; and if that addition will include interest from the due date of 1 April.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have now published the revised pay rates for nursing and midwifery staff. Implementation is a matter for health authorities but I understand that they hope to pay the new rates this month. There is no question of interest being paid on any backdated pay settlements.