§ Mr. LeighTo ask the Prime Minister if she will make a statement on the latest report by the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration.
§ The Prime MinisterI have received the review body's report on the proposed new hospital staff grade, which is being published this afternoon. Copies will be available in the Vote Office. The Government are grateful to the chairman and members for the speed and thoroughness of their deliberations. The salary scale they have recommended is from £13,720, progressing by six equal increments to £20,470. The Government propose to accept the review body's recommendation. There will be further discussions with the profession's representatives to finalise detailed arrangements with the aim of introducing the new grade in the spring.