§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many nurses have opted out of the National Health Service superannuation scheme as soon as they have finished their training and made their first job move, since 1983, or over any similar period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. NewtonThe specific information requested is not available. However, the total number of members who left the National Health Service superannuation scheme with a refund of contributions and therefore less than five years service since 1983 is as follows:
Number 1983 52,287 1984 52,728 1985 53,933 1986 51,161