§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many consultants have been employed in NHS ear, nose and throat departments in each of the last five years. [59349]
§ Mr. MilburnInformation about the number of consultants employed in otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat), on 30 September in each of the last five years for which data are available is shown in the table.
Number of consultants in otolaryngology (ENT) in the National Health Service in England as at 30 September (whole time equivalents): Year Wte 1992 380 1993 370 1994 370 1995 380 1996 380 1997 400 Note:
Figures are rounded to the nearest 10Source:
The Department of Health Medical and Dental Workforce Census