HC Deb 13 July 1970 vol 803 cc125-6W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many consultants in England and Wales between the age of 56 and 60 years, the age of 50 and 56 years, and under 50 years, respectively, are presently paid for distinction awards in the categories A-plus, A and B respectively.

Mr. Alison

At 31st December, 1969, the latest date for which information is available; the figures for England and Wales were:

AWARDS
Age Groups A plus A B
56–60 years … 37 120 240
50–55 years … 7 83 338
Under 50 years … Nil 21 225

Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many part-time and full-time consultants, respectively, in England and Wales in 1969 were granted study leave with pay and expenses involving visits to other countries; and whether the expenses were paid from endowment or National Health Service revenue resources.

Mr. Alison

I regret that the information is not available centrally.