§ Dr. Goodson-WickesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what correlation he has made of statistics relating to the number of doctors needed in the NHS, relative to the number of places available in medical schools over the next 10 years. [5741]
§ Mr. MaloneThe Government are advised by the Medical Workforce Standing Advisory Committee on the balance between future supply and demand for doctors. We have accepted the MWSAC recommendations for an additional 500 medical students by the year 2000 and funds are being provided for this through the higher education funding councils.