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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many incidents have been reported in each of the last five years of (a) assaults and (b) harassment against scientists and institutions involved in animal research. - No figures given.

Asked by

Phyllis Starkey (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

22 October 2001

Reference

7738; 373 c91W;373 c90W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to improve the recruitment of (a) trainee and (b) trained scientific staff by the NHS; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures and ref to http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk.

Asked by

Laurence Robertson (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 January 2001

Reference

361 c161W; 145407

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps are being taken to improve the morale of (a) biomedical scientists and (b) other staff who work in the NHS pathology services. - Includes figures and ref to www.nhs.uk/careers.

Asked by

Julia Drown (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

28 July 2000

For answer on

23 October 2000

Answered on

23 October 2000

Mr. Austin: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of biomedical scientists; and if he will make a statement. [134001] Ms Drown: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps are being taken to improve the morale of (a) biomedical scientists and (b) other staff who work in the NHS pathology services. [134006] Mr. Denham: The national recruitment, retention and vacancy survey published September 2000 gave us the latest authoritative data on staff vacancies from 100 per cent. of National Health Service trusts. It shows that 2.6 per cent. of other scientific, technical and therapeutic posts have been vacant for 3 months or more (in England). We are ensuring that effective recruitment and retention policies are in place to make the best use of trained staff, including biomedical scientists and other pathology staff, and that training levels are sufficient to get a better match between supply and demand. In October, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State published the performance management framework for human resources for the whole of the NHS. The way employers treat their staff will in future be part of the core performance measures and linked to the financial resources they receive. Included in the framework is the improving working lives standard which summarises the commitment expected from employers to create well- managed, flexible working environments that support staff, promote their welfare and development, tackle violence and racism, and respect their need to manage a health and productive work/life balance. In July 2000, a new careers recruitment leaflet was produced for scientists and technicians and the NHS careers information service was extended to include scientists and technicians (0845 6060655 or www.nhs.uk/careers) For 1999-2000, to help improve recruitment and retention, newly qualified biomedical scientists received pay increases of 7.1 per cent; trainee biomedical scientists up to 26 per cent; newly qualified cytology screeners up to 11.4 per cent; and trainee cytology screeners up to 6.6 per cent. For 2000-01, all NHS pathology staff received increases of 3.25 per cent. or £300, whichever is the higher, and a formula for 2001-02 is agreed. As for the future on pay, the NHS pay system is in need of modernisation. We are working in partnership with trades unions to negotiate a new pay system which will offer NHS staff a more attractive career structure and which will enhance recruitment and retention.

Date

23 October 2000

Reference

355 c80W; 134006

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention of biomedical scientists; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures and ref to www.nhs.uk/careers.

Asked by

John Austin (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

28 July 2000

For answer on

23 October 2000

Answered on

23 October 2000

Date

23 October 2000

Reference

355 c80W; 134001

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many trained staff capable of carrying out medical testing within the National Health Service left in each of the last three years. - Includes fact that information requested not available centrally and ref to Dept of Health Recruitment Retention and Vacancies...

Asked by

Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 July 2000

Reference

354 c992W; 132814

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effect of the present salary structure for graduates who will carry out medical tests on behalf of the NHS on recruitment and retention; and if he will make a statement. - Includes ref to 1999...

Asked by

Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 July 2000

Reference

354 c992W; 132815

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many (a) clinical and (b) biomedical scientists there are within each range of the relevant pay scales. - Tables given.

Asked by

Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

31 January 2000

For answer on

26 July 2000

Answered on

26 July 2000

Mr. Sanders: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many (a) clinical and (b) biomedical scientists there are within each range of the relevant payscales. [108306] Mr. Denham: The information requested is in the tables. Estimated number of clinical scientists directly employed by NHS Trusts, England _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Spine Point Headcount Whole-time equivalent Grade A: 00 80 80 01 60 60 02 50 50 03 40 40 04 20 20 05 30 30 06 20 20 07 20 20 Other Grade A: 120 120 Grade B: 08 90 80 09 70 70 10 180 170 11 70 70 12 90 90 13 150 140 14 100 90 15 90 80 16 190 170 17 120 110 18 80 80 19 150 150 20 80 80 21 60 60 22 90 90 23 30 30 24 180 180 Other Grade B: 480 450 Grade C: 23 10 10 24 10 10 25 10 10 26 20 20 27 20 20 28 {1}-- {1}-- 29 20 20 30 20 20 31 120 110 32 40 40 33 40 40 34 40 40 35 30 30 36 50 50 Other Grade C: 90 80 Other clinical scientists: 30 20 All clinical scientists: 3,300 3,150 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Indicates less than 5. Note: Totals based on unrounded figures. Source: Department of Health's August 1999 NHS Earnings Survey. Estimates number of biomedical scientists directly employed by NHS Trusts, England _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Pre-April 1999 Post-April 1999 Spine point Headcount Whole-time equivalent Headcount Whole-time equivalent Trainee Grade: 01 70 70 {1}-- {1}-- 02 30 30 {1}-- {1}-- 03 30 30 {1}-- {1}-- 04 20 20 {1}-- {1}-- 05 50 50 {1}-- {1}-- 06 60 60 {1}-- {1}-- 07 70 70 270 270 08 110 100 70 70 09 220 220 110 100 10 {1}-- {1}-- 220 220 Other Trainee staff 130 130 130 130 Grade 1: 14 160 160 -- -- 15 210 210 160 160 16 210 200 210 210 17 200 190 210 200 18 180 160 200 190 19 220 210 180 160 20 240 210 220 210 21 2,420 2,040 240 210 22 880 800 2,420 2,040 23 370 340 880 880 24 170 160 370 340 25 {1}-- {1}-- 170 160 Other Grade 1 staff 650 600 650 600 Grade 2: 22 40 40 {1}-- {1}-- 23 120 120 160 150 24 100 90 100 90 25 170 160 170 160 26 120 110 120 110 27 110 110 110 110 28 80 80 80 80 29 1,100 1,040 1,100 1,040 30 410 390 410 390 31 330 320 330 320 32 220 220 220 220 Other Grade 2 staff 410 400 410 400 Grade 3: 30 20 10 20 10 31 30 30 30 30 32 20 20 20 20 33 680 670 680 670 34 290 280 290 280 35 190 190 190 190 36 210 210 210 210 Other Grade 3 staff 170 170 170 170 Grade 4: 34 {2}-- {2}-- {2}-- {2}-- 35 {2}-- {2}-- {2}-- {2}-- 36 10 10 10 10 37 210 210 210 210 38 50 50 50 50 39 50 50 50 50 40 90 90 90 90 Other Grade 4 staff 50 50 50 50 Other biomedical scientists 70 60 70 60 All biomedical scientists 12,070 11,260 12,070 11,260 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Indicates a redundant spine point. {2} Indicates less than 5, but greater than zero. Note: Totals based on unrounded figures. Source: Department of Health's August 1999 NHS Earnings Survey.

Date

26 July 2000

Reference

354 c613-5W; 108306

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what is the average level of pay for medical laboratory scientific officers on grade 1 of the pay scale working in hospitals in the United Kingdom. - Inc ref to August 1999 National Health Service Earnings Survey, in Library.

Asked by

Hilary Benn (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

26 July 2000

Reference

354 c615W;354 c615-6W; 115488

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, What steps he is taking to increase recruitment and retention of scientific staff in the NHS. (Failed OPQ).

Asked by

Jim Cousins (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

4 July 2000

Reference

353 c140W; 127532

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what is the average starting pay for (a) clinical psychologists, (b) clinical scientists, (c) speech and language therapists and (d) health advisers on sexually transmitted diseases working in the NHS. - Including figures. (Holding answer 6 March 2000).

Asked by

Chris Ruane (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 March 2000

Reference

346 c59W; 113202

House

House of Commons

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on pathology services in the NHS

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on pathology services in the NHS.

Lead member

Mark Oaten

Answering member

John Denham

Department

Department of Health

Type

Adjournment debates

Date

8 March 2000

Reference

345 c223-30WH

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many (a) medical laboratory officers and (b) trainee biomedical scientists were employed by the NHS in each of the last 10 years; and if he will make a statement; how many (a) clincial scientists and (b) biomedical scientists are employed by...

Asked by

Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 February 2000

Reference

344 c533W; 108308;108307;108221;108309

House

House of Commons

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on scientists in the National Health Service

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on scientists in the National Health Service.

Lead member

Vincent Cable

Answering member

John Denham

Department

Department of Health

Type

Adjournment debates

Date

14 December 1999

Reference

341 c31-8WH

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list the percentage increase in pay for trainee and newly-qualified (a) nurses, (b) doctors and (c) biomedical scientists in each year from 1990 to 1999. - Inc table.

Asked by

Phil Sawford (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

8 June 1999

For answer on

5 July 1999

Answered on

5 July 1999

Mr. Sawford: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the percentage increase in pay for trainee and newly qualified (a) nurses, (b) doctors and (c) biomedical scientists in each year from 1990 to 1999. [86468] Mr. Denham: The information requested is shown in the table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Year Pre registration Student nurse Grade D nurse Trainee MLSO MLSO 1 (Biomedical house officer (Biomedical Scientist) scientist) 1990 9.5% from 1.1.1991 13.9% from 1.1.1991 9.0% (7.0% from 7.9% 12.2% (7.0% from (7.0% from 1.4.1990 1.4.1990) 1.4.1990) 1991 9.5% from 1.12.1991 11% from 1.12.1991 9.60% (7.5% from 11.3% 7.9% (7.5% from (7.5% from 1.4.1991) 1.4.1991) 1.4.1991) 1992 5.5% 6.0% 5.8% 6.8% 4.8% 1993 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1.5% 1994 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 2.6% 2.4% 1995 2.5% 1.0% national with 1.0% national with 1.0% national with 1.0% national with 2.0% agreed locally 2.0% agreed locally 2.0% agreed locally 2.0% agreed locally 1996 6.8% ** 2.0% plus local pay 2.0% plus local pay 2.0% plus local pay (2.8% as baseline (2.8% as baseline (2.8% as baseline for 1997 pay) for 1997 pay) for 1997 pay) 1997 3.75% from -- 4.1% from 1.12.1997 3.3% from 1.12.1997 3.3% from 1.12.1997 1.12.1997 (2.35% (2.0% from (2.0% from (2.0% from from 1.4.1997) 1.4.1997) 1.4.1997) 1.4.1997) 1998 4.55% from -- 3.8% from 1.12.1998 3.8% from 1.12.1998 3.8% from 1.12.1998 1.12.1998 (2.0% from (2.0% from (2.0% from 1.4.1998) 1.4.1998) 1.4.1998) 1999 3.5% -- {1}12.0% Under negotiation Under negotiation _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} Increase for lowest point of scale. Notes: 1. All staged settlements are shown in full with the date of implementation first, followed by initial payment and date. 2. In 1993 all settlements in the public sector were agreed at 1.5%. 3. ** Project 2000 nurse training was fully implemented so all trainees receive a bursary. 4. Biomedical Scientists are classed as Medical Laboratory Scientific Officers (MLSOs) for pay and grading purposes. 5. Pay Offers for 1999, now subject to consultation by Staff Side with their members, would give trainee MLSOs between 6.6% and 26% and 7.1% to all MLSO1s. Source: Advance Letters, Report of Review Body for Nursing Staff, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Date

5 July 1999

Reference

86468; 334 c390W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of recruitment in the NHS for biomedical scientists in pathology.

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 March 1999

Reference

73100; 327 c197-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what is the starting salary for a graduate working in the NHS as a biomedical scientist in pathology. - Inc ref to 325 c727W, 16 February 1999.

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 March 1999

Reference

73099; 327 c198W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what measures have been taken by his Department to attract graduates into careers as NHS biomedical scientists in pathology. - The Dept has published a career leaflet entitled 'A career in the NHS for graduates in biomedical science', which is made available...

Asked by

Sally Keeble (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 March 1999

Reference

73101; 327 c197W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what was the increase in pay between 1984 and 1998 for NHS staff covered by the Pay Review Body; and what was the pay rise for the same period for those NHS professional staff not covered by the Pay Review Body separately...

Asked by

John Austin (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

11 February 1999

For answer on

1 March 1999

Answered on

1 March 1999

Mr. Austin: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the increase in pay between 1984 and 1998 for NHS staff covered by the Pay Review Body; and what was the pay rise for the same period for those NHS professional staff not covered by the Pay Review Body separately identifying (a) laboratory scientists, (b) technicians, (c) clinical psychologists, (d) pharmacists and (e) speech and language therapists. [71806] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 16 February 1999]: The percentage increase in basic pay rates for National Health Service staff covered by the Pay Review Body and those five groups not covered by the Pay Review Body between 1984 and 1998 is set out in the table. Percentage _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Name of profession Minimum Maximum Doctors 125 126 D grade Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors 138 123 (and 1984 equivalent) Professions Allied to Medicine 146 140 Medical Laboratory Scientific Officers 137 122 Technicians 146 145 Qualified Clinical Psychologists 113 145 Speech and Language Therapists 158 170 Hospital Pharmacists 118 116 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Source: Advanced letters

Date

1 March 1999

Reference

71806; 326 c578W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Social Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the task forces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1 May 1997, indicating in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are...

Asked by

Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of Social Security

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 July 1998

For answer on

30 July 1998

Answered on

30 July 1998

Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the task forces and advisory groups composed of independent members which have been set up by his Department since 1 May 1997, indicating in each case (a) their remit, (b) their membership, (c) how many members are (i) scientists, (ii) engineers, (iii) small business people or representatives of small businesses, (d) any remuneration members receive for their services and (e) their budget. [53284] Mr. Denham: The information requested is as follows: Pension Provision Group (a) To provide an independent analysis of the current state of pension provision in the United Kingdom and of likely future trends. (b) Membership is drawn from pensions experts from outside the Government who come from a wide range of backgrounds and interests. (c) None (d) None (e) None Pensions Education Working Group (a) To advise on the development of a longer term pensions awareness strategy; to establish and evaluate the telephone helpline experiment; work to develop free-standing initiatives and partnerships to implement their recommendations; to consider how to give consumers basic and comparable information in plain English on pension schemes and products. (b) Representatives from the pensions industry, employer and employee organisations, consumer organisations, regulatory authorities and officials from various Government departments. (c) None (d) None (e) None Pension Sharing Consultation Panel (a) To enable representatives from the key interest groups to work together with the Government to review proposals for the detailed operation of the policy. (b) Representatives of the pensions industry, family lawyers, groups representing divorcing couples and officials from various Government Departments. (c) None (d) None (e) None Disability Benefits Forum (a) To consider possible options for changes in the gateways to benefits for long-term sick and disabled people and carers, and how to ensure that help is directed to those who need it. (b) Representatives from "umbrella" groups representing all areas of the disability lobby and groups representing significant numbers of disabled people. In addition, there are experts from the fields of local government and social policy as well as medical professionals with a range of expertise in the areas of long term illness and disability. (c) None (d) None (e) None.

Date

30 July 1998

Reference

317 c473-4W; 53284

House

House of Commons

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