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Volume 491: debated on Thursday 14 January 1988

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Written Answers

Ukcc Election

Lord Molloy

asked Her Majesty's Government:What advice they will issue to health authorities in the run up to the UKCC election in 1988 to ensure that they are aware of the importance of enabling suitable staff (a) to stand for election as members of the national boards for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting; and (b) when elected, to have time off from their duties on the days when they are required to attend meetings of the boards and their committees.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health and Society Security
(Lord Skelmersdale)

Health authorities have been advised of the forthcoming elections and of the importance of ensuring that high quality nominations are put forward. The health departments will continue to encourage authorities to allow successful candidates to take the necessary time off to attend meetings.

Health Visitor Posts

Lord Molloy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

  • (a) what is the number of whole-time equivalent health visitor posts in England, Wales and Northern Ireland;
  • (b) of these, how many have had their caseloads temporarily closed because of (i) staff recruiting problems and (ii) vacant posts left unfilled to reduce costs; and
  • (c) which health authorities provide for vacant health visitor caseloads to be covered by staff employed on a temporary basis (full or part-time) for this purpose.

    • Lord Molloy

    asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the number of NHS nursing staff in the following categories attached to chest clinics and/or working closely with consultant physicians in the identification, treatment and after care of people suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis—

  • (a) Registered general nurses with no other relevant nursing qualification;
  • (b)Registered general nurses without the health visitor's certificate but with another relevant nursing qualification;
  • (c)Registered general nurses with the health visitor's certificate.

    • Lord Skelmersdale

    The number of health visitors in post at 30th September 1986 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland is given in the table:

    NHS Health Visitor Staff in post at 30th September 1986 (Whole time equivalents)
    England10,430
    Wales610
    Northern Ireland470
    I regret that the other information requested is not available centrally.

    Nhs Pay: Comparisons

    Lord Harris of Greenwich

    asked Her Majesty's Government:What is the current average rate of pay in London, including allowances, of a sister in a National Health Service hospital, a main grade prison officer who has opted for the longer working week in a prison which has implemented the Fresh Start proposals, a police constable and a fireman, all with a comparable level of seniority.

    Lord Skelmersdale

    Information is not available in the form requested. Current rates of pay in London, including allowances, are given in the table for entry to the grade, after five years and at the maximum of salary scale.

    Annual Rates of Pay in London including Allowances:
    Nursing1Prison2Police3
    SisterOfficerConstableFireman
    ££££
    On entry11,18014,55912,46810,837
    After 5 years14,03016,43513,45513,207
    At the maximum14,600417,165415,894513,6995
    1. Includes estimate for average additions to basic pay for working unsocial hours and overtime.
    2. Applies to basic Grade (Grade VIII) prison officers opting to work a 48 hour week under fresh start proposals.
    3. Applies to police constables over 22 years of age on appointment. In addition all police officers are entitled to either free accommodation or to a rent allowance in lieu. Rent allowances for constables in London range from £1,861 to £3,723 per year according to individual service.
    4. After 6 years' service.
    5. After 15 years' service.