§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many vacant posts of consultant paediatricians and senior registrars specializing in paediatrics have532W been notified in each of the past five years; on average how long it takes to fill such posts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe information is as follows, at September in each year:
Vacant posts Consultant paediatricians Senior registrars 1988 3 1 1989 3 1 1990 3 0 1991 0 0 1992 1 2 On average, from notification of vacancies, it takes three months to advertise and select successful candidates.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many consultant paediatricians and senior registrars are currently in post.
§ Mr. AncramThere are currently 26 consultant paediatricians and 11 senior registrars employed in the health and personal social services in Northern Ireland.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) consultant paediatricians and (b) senior registrars currently employed were trained in (i) Northern Ireland, (ii) elsewhere in the United Kingdom, (iii) other European Community countries and (iv) countries outwith the EC.
§ Mr. AncramThe information sought is not available centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.