§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average cost of employing each managerial staff member in the NHS for each financial year since 1988–89.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 30 June 1993]: The information requested is not available centrally. From data for the earnings of around one third of managerial staff in Scotland, an approximate figure may be calculated for the average cost of employing a manager for each year since 1989–90 and this is shown in the table:
Estimated cost of employing a manager in the NHS in Scotland. Year1 Average cost2 (£000) 31989–90 23.1 1990–91 25.6 1991–92 27.9 1992–93 28.0 1 Information is not available for 1988–89. 2 The cost includes all salary costs plus employers' contributions for superannuation and national insurance. The averages are based on general managers, senior managers and administrative and clerical grades 7–10 (grade 18 and above in 1989–90). 3 1989–90 data are estimated using the midpoint salary scales.