PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
NHS: Pay (7 June 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of increasing the pay of NHS staff in line with the rate of inflation.
Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)
Asked by:
Darren Jones (Labour)
Answer
The Government is looking to the independent Pay Review Bodies (PRBs) for a pay recommendation for the National Health Service. The PRBs consist of industry experts and recommendations are based on an assessment of evidence from stakeholders, including NHS system partners, trade unions, and the Government. These recommendations are informed by factors such as the cost of living and inflation, recruitment and retention, affordability and value for the taxpayer. We expect to formally receive the PRBs’ report shortly and we will consider the recommendations.
Answered by:
Edward Argar (Conservative)
13 June 2022
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