HC Deb 05 November 1996 vol 284 c497W
Ms Jowell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many specialist registrar posts there are in England and Wales for(a) oncology, (b) palliative care and (c) pathology; and how many of these posts are currently vacant. [1122]

Mr. Malone

The phased introduction of the new specialist registrar grade commenced on 1 April 1996 in six specialties. Transition on oncology, palliative care and pathology commenced on 1 October 1996. Transition to the new grade in all specialties will be completed on 1 April 1997. The most recent census data-30 September 1995—do not include any information about the specialist registrar grade. The only available information relates to the previous grades for registrar.