§ Mr. Nicholas BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the practice of his Department on whether upgrading of National Health Service staff approved by the Whitley Council joint secretaries is backdated to the date of application; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Mellor[holding answer 16 June 1989]: Cases which are, under Whitley council agreements appropriate for decision by the joint secretaries are considered on their merits.