§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will state the number of consultants engaged in sports medicine in England and Wales and the health authorities by which they are employed.
§ Mr. MellorSports medicine as such is not a recognised medical speciality so no such figures are available.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what proportion of health expenditure in England and Wales is devoted to sports medicine; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he has any plans to expand the practice of sports medicine within the National Health Service in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanTreatment for injuries sustained as a result of sport are not separately costed. Some sports injuries will be treated by general practitioners, and others in accident and emergency departments or, for example, hospital orthopaedic departments. This is a matter for clinical judgment by the responsible doctor.