HC Deb 23 February 1979 vol 963 cc386-7W
Mr. Goodlad

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many doctors in each specialty have resigned early

from the National Health Service in each of the last three years; and how many he estimates have emigrated.

Mr. Moyle

I regret that the information requested in the first part of this question could only be provided at disproportionate cost. Information about doctors who have permanently emigrated is not directly available as it is not known how many leaving the country do so with the intention of returning subsequently.