Oncologists (Hansard, 28 June 1999)

HC Deb 28 June 1999 vol 334 cc30-1W 30W

§ Mr. Paul Marsden
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many clinical and medical oncologists are employed per head of population in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [87869]
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§ Dr. Reid
The information available is shown in the table.

Medical and clinical oncologists employed in the NHS in Scotland

(30 September 1998)

Rate per 100,000 population

Headcount WTE¹ Headcount WTE¹

Medical oncologists 38 30.7 0.74 0.60

Clinical oncologists 75 70.3 1.46 1.37

¹Whole-time equivalent

Source:
Information and Statistics Division of the Common Services Agency
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.

Medical and clinical oncologists employed in the NHS in Scotland
(30 September 1998)
			Rate per 100,000 population
	Headcount	WTE¹	Headcount	WTE¹
Medical oncologists	38	30.7	0.74	0.60
Clinical oncologists	75	70.3	1.46	1.37
¹Whole-time equivalent