§ Baroness Cumberlegeasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many consultant obstetricians are currently employed in the National Health Service; and how many were employed in 1994 and in 1989. [HL3634]
§ Baroness HaymanThe information requested is shown in the table.
Hospital Medical Consultants in Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialties—Whole time equivalents United Kingdom 1989 wte 1994 wte 1998 wte Obstetrics & Gynaecology 940 1,050 1,220 Notes:
Figures given are the number of whole-time equivalent consultant obstetricians and gynaecologists. Separate figures for obstetricians are not available as consultants train in both specialties.
Figures are rounded to nearest 10.
England, Wales and Scotland figures are at 30 September each year, Northern Ireland at March 1989. March 1994 and December 1998.
Source:
Department of Health Hospital and Community Health Services Medical and Dental Workforce Census and Department of Health and Social Services Northern Ireland.