HC Deb 17 November 1998 vol 319 c560W
Mr. Hancock

To 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. Milburn

Information 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 10

Source: The Department of Health Medical and Dental Workforce Census

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