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Written question asked by Howard Stoate (Labour) on Friday, 30 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 November 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Thursday, 5 November 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


NHS: Pay

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether his Department has directed NHS trusts to implement the provisions of the October 2005 joint statement on Agenda for Change and NHS Contractors Staff; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department has not directed NHS trusts to implement the joint statement, which was published in October 2005. The Department continues to work to ensure employers are fully aware of the joint statement, to promote implementation of this national agreement and to help resolve issues where appropriate by issuing best practice guidance, writing to the national health service and working with employers and unions where issues arise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c1173-4W; 297723
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Pay NHS trusts
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk