§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the proportion of minority ethnic applicants for NHS management training schemes; and what proportion obtained a place in 1995. [37092]
§ Mr. Malone[holding answer 12 July 1996]: In 1995, 19 per cent. of applicants to the national health service financial management training scheme and 12 per cent. of those who successfully obtained a place on the scheme were from ethnic minorities. Figures for the NHS management training scheme in the same period were 9 per cent.—of applicants—and 3.3 per cent.—of successful applicants—respectively.