HC Deb 02 April 1996 vol 275 cc122-3W
Mr. Bayley

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the whole-time equivalent number of NHS general medical practitioners working in each health and social services board area in Northern Ireland at the latest date for which figures are available. [24385]

Mr. Moss

The information requested is given in the table.

Number (whole-time equivalent) of unrestricted principal general medical practitioners in contract with health and social services boards at 1 March 1996
Health and social services boards Unrestricted principals (WTE)
Eastern 389.25
Northern 221.25
Southern 181.5
Western 167.75
Northern Ireland total 959.75