Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 29 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 May 1999. It was answered by Sam Galbraith (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if the pay increases for 1999-2000 agreed by Her Majesty's Government following the NHS Pay Review Bodies' recommendations were included in April salary payments to staff; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the pay increases for 1999-2000 agreed by Her Majesty's Government following the NHS Pay Review Bodies' recommendations were included in April salary payments to staff; and if he will make a statement. [83152] Mr. Galbraith: Authorisation to implement in full the pay increases for 1999-2000, recommended by the NHS Pay Review Bodies, was given to NHS Trusts in Scotland by 8 April. It is for NHS employers to implement the new pay scales as quickly as possible. Some employees have received the pay increases in their April salary. In some trusts this has not been possible but payment will be backdated to 1 April. From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

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