Written Question·Northern Ireland Office·UIN 11399

Health Services: Pay

Tabled: 28 October 2024
Answered: 4 November 2024

Question

Claire Hanna

Social Democratic & Labour PartyBelfast South and Mid Down

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.

Answer

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