HC Deb 20 March 1995 vol 257 cc33-4W
Mrs. Beckett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health. what was the percentage of female obstetricians and gynaecologists in each of the last five years. [13328]

Mr. Malone

The information is shown in the table.

Females obstetricians and gynaecologists—England (whole time equivalent) 1989–1993
As at 30 September Percentage
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993
Female 22 22 23 24 26

1. Grades covered are: consultant, staff grade, associate specialist, senior registrar, registrar, hospital practitioner and clinical assistants.

Mrs. Beckett

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what targets have been set in the last 10 years in relation to the increase in the number and percentage of female obstetricians and gynaecologist; and when they should be achieved. [13329]

Mr. Malone

None. In the 10 years between 1983 and 1993, the percentage of female consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology rose from 11 to 15 per cent.—an increase of 8.8 per cent. per annum between 1988 and 1993. The number of female consultants in the specialty rose from 80 to 130. Some 35 per cent. of senior registrars in the specialty are women.