HC Deb 23 November 1950 vol 481 cc80-1W
114. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Health how many awards the Medical Merit Awards Committee has so far made; and if a list of those who have been awarded will be published.

Mr. Bevan

The Committee has so far recommended 1,504 consultants for awards. It is not intended to publish a list.

115. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Health if the Medical Merit Awards Committee is a permanent committee; how far the chairmanship is intended to be permanent; and what sum it is proposed in future to pay the chairman.

Mr. Bevan

I am not sure what the hon. Member means by "permanent." So far as I am aware this is a continuing body and the remuneration of the chairman is to be reviewed at the end of the third year, for which he receives 2,000 guineas.