HL Deb 18 March 2004 vol 659 cc62-3WA
The Countess of Mar

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many consultant toxicologists work in the National Health Service; in which institutions do they work; and how many have confidentiality agreements with contract research organisations. [HL1733]

Lord Warner

Toxicology is not a recognised speciality for the certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST), and it is thus not possible to identify all consultants who have toxicological expertise and who work in the National Health Service. The CCST is administered by the Specialist Training Authority of the Medical Royal Colleges, and is a requirement for becoming a consultant in the NHS.

It is not possible to provide the information requested.