HC Deb 28 July 1997 vol 299 cc95-6W
Mr. Gibb

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the average income of nurses in cash and real terms for each year since 1979. [10905]

Mr. Milburn

Nurses receive a wide range of earnings, dependent on factors such as grade and length of service. "New Earnings Survey" information for the period is, however, shown in the table.

Average gross weekly earnings of nurses and midwives: Full-time employees on adult rates
Cash£ Revalued to real terms at 1996 prices using retail prices index £
1979 67.8 190.5
1980 90.2 208.2
1981 102.6 211.4
1982 108.1 203.6
1983 121.8 220.5
1984 123.6 212.8
1985 134.3 216.2
1986 149.0 232.8
1987 158.4 237.4
1988 173.4 250.1
1989 222.0 296.4
1990 237.0 289.1

Average gross weekly earnings of nurses and midwives: Full-time employees on adult rates
Cash£ Revalued to real terms at 1996 prices using retail prices index
1991 268.0 307.2
1992 288.2 316.8
1993 290.0 314.7
1994 307.8 325.7
1995 310.9 318.4
1996 325.7 325.7

1. Information from "New Earnings Survey" analyses by collective agreements.

2. Gross weekly earnings include overtime, shift etc. premium payments and allowances.

3. Prior to 1983, adults related to men aged 21 and over or women aged 18 and over. Data prior to 1983 have been adjusted.