§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the total number of(a) cancer, (b) respiratory, (c) geriatric and (d) gastro-intestinal consultants in the NHS. [50918]
§ Mr. MilburnThe latest available information is shown in the table.
Hospital medical consultants in selected specialities England at 30 September 1996 Number Medical oncology 70 Diagnostic radiology 1,310 Radiotherapy 240 Morbid anatomy and histopathology 630 Respiratory medicine 270 Geriatric medicine 620 Gastroenterology 270 Notes:
1. Figures are whole-time equivalents rounded to the nearest 10
2. The census is a snapshot at 30 September each year
Source:
The Medical and Dental Workforce Census 30 September 1996