§ Ms. ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps she has taken towards publishing background information and material defining the basis upon which individual consultants are awarded merit.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe leaflet "Consultants' Distinction Awards" was issued in October 1990 to help consultants and managers understand how the National Health Service distinction and meritorious service award scheme works in England and Wales. A copy is available in the Library.
§ Ms. ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the current value of merit awards to the national health service and to North West Durham health authority.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIn 1990–91, the last year for which complete figures are available, £41,370,322 was paid in distinction awards to consultants in the national health service in England and £31,127 in North West Durham health authority.