HC Deb 11 July 1980 vol 988 c330W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many doctors are presently employed in the prison medical service.

Mr. Brittan

On 1 July there were in post in the prison medical service 90 full-time doctors—of whom seven are based at prison department headquarters and regional offices—and 96 part-time doctors. In addition, appointed specialist practitioners visit prison department establishments regularly.