§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many associate specialist posts have been created in ENT departments in each of the last five years. [55811]
§ Mr. MilburnInformation about the number of associate specialist posts created each year is not collected centrally. Information about the number of associate specialists in otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat), on 30 September in ach of the last five years for which data are available, is shown in the table.
Number of associate specialists in otolaryngology (ENT) in the National Health Service in England as at 30 September (whole time equivalents) Year Wte 1991 30 1992 30 1993 30 1994 40 1995 40 1996 50 Note:
Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
Source:
The Department of Health Medical and Dental Workforce Census
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