§ Mr. SpellerTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the starting salary of a student nurse under existing conditions and a student nurse on the project 2000 scheme.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe starting pay for a salaried student nurse outside London is currently £5,695 increasing by yearly increments to £6,630 in the third year of training. These rates will increase on 1 January 1991 to £5,800 and £6,750 respectively. Figures for student nurses in London are currently £7,279 rising to £8,261. From 1 January 1991, these rates increase to £7,384 and £8,381.
Project 2000 students receive the following levels of bursary, which are not subject to income tax and national insurance deductions;
£ Under 26 at start of course: London 4,700 Elsewhere 4,000 Over 26 at start of course: London 5,200 Elsewhere 4,500 In addition to the above personal levels of bursary there are additions for dependants. These are means tested on the basis of Department of Education and Science mandatory grant rules.