§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what estimate he has made of the number of rheumatologists per head of population. [55274]
§ Mr. HuttonSince 1999, the number of consultant rheumatologists has increased from 371 to 411, an increase of 11 per cent.
The requested information is shown in the table. The standard ratio used in the Department is per 100,000 of the population and these data have also been provided.
Hospital, medical staff within the rheumatology specialty—England at 30 September 2001 Number Per head of population Per 100,000 population All staff 900 0.0 1.8 of which Consultant 410 0.0 0.8 Source:
Department of Health 2001 medical and dental work force census.