§ Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health the number and value of merit awards for each year since 1948 for England and Wales classified by category of award, age, sex and speciality of recipient, and the proportion of these awards granted to full- and part-time specialists, respectively.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodInformation is not available on the proportion of awards made to whole-time and part-time consultants respectively. The other information is being compiled and I will send it to the hon. Member.