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Ambulance Services: Private Sector

Asked by Mike MartinLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 17 January 2025UIN 23634

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that private ambulance service personnel on NHS contracts receive (a) recognition and (b) honours.

Answered by Karin Smyth

Under the honours system of the United Kingdom, anyone can receive an award, and anyone can nominate someone if they demonstrate the exceptional contribution the person has made.

Recognition for those working in the private sector is primarily a matter for their employers.

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