§ Lord Jacobsasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the approximate total annual cost in the National Health Service of employing an additonal (a) 1,000 nurses; (b) 1,000 doctors; and (c) 1,000 specialists [HL3327]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)The approximate total annual cost to the National Health Service, in terms of earnings and other employer contributions, of employing an additional (a) 1,000 qualified nurses; (b) 1,000 hospital doctors (of all grades); and (c) 1,000 specialists (consultants) is £25 million, £55 million and £80 million respectively.