§ 71. Mr. Reidasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will publish in the Official Report the total number of consultants in Scotland receiving merit money, and the cash sum paid, in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. William RossThe total number of consultants in Scotland in receipt of distinction awards and the total cost for each of the last three years are set out in the table below:—
Year ended Number of Consultants Cost £ 5th April 1973 579 1,487,131 5th April 1974 614 1,572,421 5th April 1975 651 Estimated figure of £1.6–1.7m.