§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many vacant positions there were in each of the last five years for(a) hospital doctors, (b) general practitioners and (c) nurses. [21356]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsInformation on vacant positions is only collected for hospital doctors. The number of vacant posts in each of the last five years was as follows:
Posts vacant as at 30 September Number 1992 58 1993 61 1994 78 1995 75 1996 47
§ Dr. HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the projected shortfall for(a) 1997–98 and (b) 1998–99 for (i) hospital doctors, (ii) general practitioners and (iii) nurses. [21357]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe information requested is not collected centrally but estimates of any projected shortfall may be obtainable from trusts, health authorities, and in the case of GPs, from the Medical Practices Committee.