§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of medical students opt for the six months' obstetrics course.
§ Mr. OakesDuring their pre-registration year, medical graduates may spend six months in midwifery. The number of248W posts is limited and less than 1 per cent. does so.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the length of obstetric training for general practitioners in medical schools.
§ Mr. OakesThe average time spent by medical students during their first degree course on clinical attachment in obstetrics and gynaecology is 11.3 weeks. The General Medical Council does not specify a minimum period.