HC Deb 16 July 1996 vol 281 cc497-8W
Mrs. Peacock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many consulting posts in obstetrics and gynaecology were unfilled at the latest date for which figures are available; [36943]

(2) what estimate he has made of the number of consultancy posts in obstetrics and gynaecology which have remained unfilled for a period of three months;[36944]

(3) what estimate he has made of the number of consultancy posts in obstetrics and gynaecology which have been vacant for a period of (a) six months and (b) between six and 12 months. [36945]

Mr. Malone

In September 1994, there were 23 vacant consultant posts in obstetrics and gynaecology. Information is not available centrally on the period for which posts are vacant.

Information for September 1995 will be available shortly.