§ 34. Mr. Weetchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to improve the remuneration of National Health Service ancillary workers.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe pay and conditions of National Health Service ancillary staff are matters for the ancillary staffs Whitley council. The management side of the council is currently considering the pay claim for 1986–87 presented by the trade union side and informal discussions are taking place between representatives of both sides. The next scheduled meeting of the council is on 13 February.
§ 36. Mr. Dubsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received regarding the pay of National Health Service ancillary workers.
§ Mr. WhitneySeven hon. Members have forwarded a circular letter issued by the trade union side of the ancillary staffs Whitley council. We have also received 11 other representations from hon. Members and members of the public since the pay claim for 1986–87 was presented to the council on 11 November 1985.