§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many vacancies exist for consultant dermatologists in the West Midlands Regional Health Authority; and when the vacancy in Walsall is to be filled.
§ Mr. MoyleTwo. The West Midlands Regional Health Authority and the Birmingham Area Health Authority (Teaching) will shortly be considering an appointments committee's recommendation for the vacant post to serve Walsall and Birmingham, but I cannot predict whether they will make an appointment.
§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the number of consultant dermatologists in the West Midlands Regional Health Authority.
§ Mr. MoyleStaffing levels within the West Midlands Region are a matter for the Regional Health Authority. It has not asked my Department for authorisation to establish any further consultant posts in dermatology.