§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the average age at which doctors achieve consultant status in England; and what comparable information she has in respect of each of the other EC countries.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe median age of consultants appointed during the year ending 30 September 1991 in England was 37. The equivalent data are not available in respect of other EC countries.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the ratio of consultants per head of population in England; and what information she has about comparable figures in other EC countries.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAs at 30 September 1991 there were 3,300 people per consultant in England. The equivalent data are not available in respect of other EC countries.