§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total number of junior doctors in each regional health authority in London; what is the number in each hospital; and what is the total number of hours covered by junior doctors in each regional health authority in London.
§ Dr. MawhinneyIn September 1992, the number of whole-time equivalent junior doctors in the Thames regions was:
Number North West Thames 1,840 North East Thames 2,270 South East Thames 1,840 South West Thames 1,320 Information on the number in each hospital and complete information on the total number of contracted hours of junior doctors is not available.
§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many junior doctors are contracted for more than 72 hours per week in each hospital in each regional health authority in London; and how many have regularly worked more than 72 hours per week since 1 January 1993.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAt 31 March 1994, the number of junior doctors and dentists in London regional health authorities contracted to work on average for more than 72 hours a week was reported to be:
Number North East Thames 965 North West Thames 693 South East Thames 604 South West Thames 695 Total 2,957 Information on individual hospitals and on hours of work is not available centrally.