§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the average annual earnings of nurses in 1980 in Scotland; what are the latest available figures; and if he will express both figures at current prices.
§ Mr. John MacKay[pursuant to his reply, 22 June 1984, c. 285]: Specific information on average annual earnings of nursing staff is not collected centrally. Average figures would cover a wide range of earnings. Basic salary varies according to qualifications, experience and service and may be augmented by additional payments for working unsocial hours and overtime, and there are allowances for staff employed in certain geriatric and psychiatric units.
The table shows the mid points of the basic pay scales for the main grades at 1 April 1980 and 1984.
Grades 1 April 1980 1 April 1984 Increase £ £ Per cent. Senior Nurse 6 (Senior Nursing Officer I) 7,537 9,690 28.6 Senior Nurse 8 (Nursing Officer II) 6,632 8,527 28.6 Nursing Sister II (Ward Sister) 6,058 7,788 28.6 Staff Nurse 4,751 6,108 28.6 Enrolled Nurse 4,171 5,362 28.6 Nursing Auxiliary 3,362 4,283 27.4 Student (2nd year) 3,234 4,081 26.2 Senior Tutor 7,691 10,059 30.8 Tutor 7,138 9,358 31.1 Clinical Teacher 6,632 8,725 31.6