§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what measures he proposes to(a) increase the efficiency of current courses in clinical psychology, (b) increase the umber of training places in clinical psychology and (c) ensure that sufficient clinical psychologists are available to meet the needs of the health services within the next five years. [13682]
§ Mr. MaloneIt is for local employers to determine the staff needed to deliver services. Since 1993, the number of training places for clinical psychologists has continued to increase to meet growing demand. From April 1996 it will be for education and training consortia to assess future demand and the effectiveness of the provision of courses. The national health service executive will maintain a national overview.