§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many job descriptions for consultant posts in obstetrics and gynaecology included a commitment to terminate pregnancies in the years 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980; what was the total number of consultant appointments in obstetrics and gynaecology for each of these years; and in which health boards the requirement to terminate pregnancies was included in the job description.
§ Mr. FairgrieveThe number of consultant appointments in Scotland in obstetrics and gynaecology is set out in the table below. The further information requested is not available centrally.
Year ending September 30 No. of consultants appointed 1977 11 1978 3 1979 5 1980 7