VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Health Services: Pay

Asked by Claire HannaSocial Democratic & Labour PartyNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 4 November 2024UIN 11399

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Health Minister on ensuring pay parity for health workers in Northern Ireland with Great Britain.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Public sector pay is a devolved matter. It is for the Northern Ireland Executive to take decisions on pay awards.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim