HC Deb 16 May 1984 vol 60 cc159-60W
Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the average earnings of all persons classified as nurses working in the National Health Service and the average number of hours worked per year by (a) all nurses, (b) full-time nurses and (c) part-time nurses.

1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
Industrial death benefit awards
Asbestosis 75 55 75 84 60 74 78 65 70
Diffuse mesothelioma 41 78 94 109 109 131 133 175 179
Industrial disablement benefit awards
Asbestosis 119 142 169 145 132 135 150 153 185
Diffuse mesothelioma 25 47 53 63 49 65 74 99 126

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The following estimates relate to NHS nursing staff, midwives and health visitors:

Average hours worked per annum Average gross earnings per annum £
All staff 1,700 5,360
Full-time staff 1,970 6,250
Part-time staff 1,210 3,800

Hours worked include paid absences: earnings exclude London weighting. The figures are based on returns from nine regions in England for the period April to June 1983.