HC Deb 08 February 1996 vol 271 c341W
Mr. MacShane

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the total number of doctors from overseas working in the accident and emergency units of NHS hospitals. [14105]

Mr. Malone

There were 533 overseas-qualified doctors working in accident and emergency in England as at 30 September 1994.

NoteThe total includes permanent paid, locums and honorary doctors, ie those in the field of academia and research.