§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many general and senior managers have been employed in the health service in the west midlands in each year since 1986.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information requested is shown in the table. These figures should be treated with caution. The general and senior manager class was introduced into the health service in phases from 1986. Most of the apparent growth reflects the reclassification of staff from professional and administrative groups, including many senior nurses, as managers. The pattern of phased introduction in the west midlands corresponded with the national pattern. General and senior managers account for only 2 per cent. of the total NHS work force in the west midlands.
General and Senior Managers in the Regional, District, and Family Health Services Authorities in West Midlands
(in whole time equivalents) at 30 September.
Number 1986 60 1987 90 1988 150 1989 530 1990 1,150 1991 1,540 1992 1,830 Source: Non-Medical Workforce Censuses (1986–90) and aggregate returns KM49 (1991–92).
Note: All figures have been rounded to the nearest 10.