Mr. Jon Owen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will list the number of medical school places for doctors in England and Wales for the last five years and the projected numbers for the next five years. [108801]
§ Mr. WicksThe available information is as follows:
Medical shool places in England and Wales Number Actual 1994–95 3,778 1995–96 3,778 1996–97 3,686 1997–98 3,784 1998–99 3,804 Projected 1999–2000 4,115 2000–01 4,425 2001–02 4,741 2002–03 4,759 2003–04 4,787 The increase in the number of places reflects the recommendation of the Medical Workforce Standing Advisory Committee.