§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the percentage increase in pay and the cash increase at current prices, for nurses, doctors, and ancillary workers each year since 1970; and what, for each of these years, was the percentage increase in (i) the retail prices index and (ii) in national average earnings.
§ Mr. HayhoeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.