NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL REGISTRATION FEES

Early day motion 517, tabled 18 November 2014 by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 31 members.

That this House recognises the dedication and hard work of nurses and midwives; notes with concern the decision to raise the cost of the mandatory registration fees for members of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to £120 a year; further recognises that this figure represents a rise in fees of 53 per cent in three years; acknowledges that this is a further strain on workers who have already experienced the value of their pay cut between eight and 10 per cent since 2010 during the public sector pay freeze; believes that any further requirement for regulators including the NMC to pay a fee to the Professional Standards Authority could lead to further increases in members' registration fees; and calls on the Government to seek urgent talks with the NMC to address this issue and provide assistance.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, DUP 5, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.