HC Deb 29 June 1976 vol 914 cc119-20W
37. Dr. Vaughan

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in what medical specialities the emigration of United Kingdom doctors is causing particular staffing problems.

45. Mr. Boscawen

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services in what specialities of medical treatment the emigration of United Kingdom doctors is causing staffing problems.

Dr. Owen

There are relative shortages in staff in geriatric medicine, psychiatry and the support specialties. Though these are due largely to rapid expansion in recent years, any emigration of doctors in these specialties naturally exacerbates the situation. There is some indication that this is most marked in anaesthetics, radiology and pathology, specialties in which world demand is high.