NURSES IN THE HEALTH SERVICE

Early day motion 1653, tabled 19 October 1998 by Kerry Pollard (Labour). Signed by 101 members.

That this House acknowledges the tremendous contribution that nurses have made to the NHS since its creation over 50 years ago; notes that the NHS is facing its worst nurse shortage for a quarter of a century with over 8,000 nurse vacancies and 8 out of 10 trusts reporting problems recruiting nurses; recognises that the Government's plans to modernise the NHS and cut waiting lists cannot be achieved without adequate nursing staff; and urges the Government to bear these facts in mind when deciding on the pay award for nurses at the outcome of the Pay Review deliberations.

Signatures by party: Labour 84, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 5, UUP 3, Conservative 2, Independent 1, Unknown 1.