HL Deb 11 October 1999 vol 605 cc30-1WA
Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What has been the increase in the number of consultant appointments in the National Health

Number of Hospital Medical Consultants at 30 September each year
United Kingdom Numbers(headcount)
1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
Consultants 21,130 22,640 23,680 24,890 25,890

Notes:

Figures rounded to the nearest ten

Source:

Department of Health Hospital and Community Health Services Medical and Dental Workforce Census

Department of Health and Social Services Northern Ireland