§ Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he is taking to ensure that enough people are being trained as post-natal paediatricians. [34805]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 17 July 1995]: The senior registrar establishment in medical paediatrics in Scotland has been increased from 25 to 28 in 1995, and funding has been provided for the additional posts.
§ Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations Greater Glasgow health board has made to him on difficulties in recruiting post-natal paediatricians. [34803]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 17 July 1995]: Concern has been expressed about difficulties in recruiting medical staff in various specialties. This reflects trust's increased demand for doctors.
§ Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many vacant posts for post-natal paediatricians there are(a) in the Greater Glasgow health board area, (b) in the Lanarkshire health board area and (c) in Scotland. [34804]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 17 July 1995]: Information is not available for the sub-speciality of neonatal paediatrics. In medical paediatrics as a whole there were nine vacant consultant posts in Scotland at the end of 1994.
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