HC Deb 26 October 1998 vol 318 cc69-70W
Mr. Hancock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many associate specialist posts have been created in ENT departments in each of the last five years. [55811]

Mr. Milburn

Information about the number of associate specialist posts created each year is not collected centrally. Information about the number of associate specialists in otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat), on 30 September in ach of the last five years for which data are available, is shown in the table.

Number of associate specialists in otolaryngology (ENT) in the National Health Service in England as at 30 September (whole time equivalents)
Year Wte
1991 30
1992 30
1993 30
1994 40
1995 40
1996 50

Note:

Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.

Source:

The Department of Health Medical and Dental Workforce Census