HC Deb 26 November 1992 vol 214 cc792-3W
Ms. Primarolo

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the average number of applications for vacancies for general practitioner's posts in Northern Ireland every year since 1989.

Mr. Hanley

The information is available only in respect of single handed-practice vacancies. Partnerships select their own candidates and information on these is not held centrally.

Year Average number of applications
1989 34
1990 35
1991 36
1992 40