§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many neurologists, neuropsychiatrists and neurosurgeons specialising in epilepsy there are in Scotland; how this relates to the recommended level in each case; and if he will make a statement. [22432]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonInformation on staff specialising in epilepsy is not collected centrally. Neuropsychiatry is not recognised as a separate specialty.
The whole-time equivalent numbers of consultants in neurology and neurosurgery at 30 September 1994 were:
- Neurology: 21.0
- Neurosurgery: 16.5
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how many epilepsy clinics there are in Scotland; how this relates to the recommended level; and if he will make a statement; [22433]
(2) what is the mean waiting time for out-patient treatment for epilepsy in each health board area in Scotland; how this relates to the patient's charter waiting times; what plans he has to improve the position; and if he will make a statement. [22434]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe information requested is not available centrally.