HC Deb 09 July 1992 vol 211 c337W
Mr. Frank Field

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will now make it her policy to publish the names of national health consultants who receive distinction awards.

Dr. Mawhinney

The names of award holders remain confidential and there are no plans for national publication. Since 1980 any consultant eligible for an award has had access to the regional list of current award holders which is held by the regional director of public health, and since 1990 this list has also been held by district directors of public health.