§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many doctors were employed by the Benefits Agency medical services(a) in April 1995 and (b) at the most recent date for which figures are available. [19661]
§ Mr. BurtThe administration of the Benefits Agency medical services is a matter for Peter Mathison, the chief executive of the Benefits Agency. He will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Peter Mathison to Mr. Gordon Prentice, dated 22 March 1996:
The Secretary of State has asked me to reply to your recent Parliamentary Question asking how many doctors were employed by the Benefits Agency Medical Services (BAMS) (a) in April 1995 and (b) at the most recent date for which figures are available.On 1 April 1995 BAMS employed 250 doctors. The latest figures available show that as of 1 February 1996 BAMS employed 313 doctors.I hope you find this reply helpful.