Mr. PorterTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a further statement on the progress towards a settlement of the current pay round for theatre operating staff and all other outstanding groups within the National Health Service.
§ Mr. NewtonThe recommendations of the pay review bodies, which have already been accepted by the Government, affect the pay of some operating theatre staff. The pay of other theatre staff, as well as that of the remaining non pay review body staff groups, is a matter for the Whitley councils.