§ Mr. GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many consultant anaesthetists are in post; and what was the figure in 1997. [45111]
§ Mr. HuttonThe information requested is shown in the table.
Hospital medical consultants within the anaesthetics specialty (headcount)——England At 30 September Consultants 1997 2,760 2001 3.550 Source:
Department of Health medical and dental workforce census
The number of consultant anaesthetists has increased by 29 per cent. since 1997.