§ Mrs. WiseTo ask the Prime Minister (1) what is the typical salary of a Civil Service scientific officer after three years' service, and of a National Health Service scientist after the same service; and if she will make a statement on the implications of the disparity;
(2) what is the starting salary of (a) a Civil Service scientific officer and (b) a National Health Service graduate scientist; and if she will make a statement on the implications of the disparity between them.
§ The Prime MinisterThe information requested is a follows:
Starting salary After 3 years £ £ Civil Service scientific officer 8,284–9,687 9,687–10,622 NHS scientist 8,255–10,369 9,452–11,073 Notes:
NHS figures are those in the current offer which, if accepted, would become effective from 1 April 1988; Civil Service figures are subject to review from 1 August 1988.
Starting salaries depend on individual qualifications and relevant experience.