HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 cc30-1W
Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many clinical and medical oncologists are employed per head of population in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [87869]

Dr. Reid

The information available is shown in the table.

Medical and clinical oncologists employed in the NHS in Scotland
(30 September 1998)
Rate per 100,000 population
Headcount WTE1 Headcount WTE1
Medical oncologists 38 30.7 0.74 0.60
Clinical oncologists 75 70.3 1.46 1.37
1Whole-time equivalent

Source:

Information and Statistics Division of the Common Services Agency

From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.