HC Deb 25 May 1989 vol 153 cc648-9W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many midwives there are in Wales; how many claims for regrading he has received; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

As at 31 March 1989 it is estimated there were 1,368 qualified midwives of all grades in post. Some 1,345 of these posts were regraded under the new clinical grading structure and I have received 10 representations from or on behalf of midwives about the grades they were allocated.

Under the NHS Whitley procedures appeals against gradings are a matter for the health authorities.