§ Ross CranstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the average annual increase in NHS wages and salaries has been for(a) doctors, (b) nurses and (c) ancillary staff in each of the last 10 years. [52998]
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§ Mr. HuttonThe table sets out the general pay increase for hospital doctors, nurses and ancillary staff in each of the last 10 years. Additional amounts may have been awarded for particular grades or sub-groups of staff in particular years. The figures for nurses and ancillary staff for 1995–96 and 1996–97 are estimates as these included an element of local pay. 351W
Percentage Hospital doctors Nurses Ancillary staff 1993–94 1.5 1.5 1.5 1994–95 3.0 3.0 239 1995–96 2.5 3.0 3.0 1996–97 3.8 2.8 2.8 1997–98 3.4 3.3 3.3 1998–99 4.2 3.8 3.8 1999–2000 3.5 4.7 3.0 2000–01 3.3 3.4 3.25 2001–02 3.9 3.7 3.7 2002–03 3.6 3.6 3.6