§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many(a) clinical and (b) medical oncology consultants there are per 100,000 population for each health authority in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement. [115189]
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§ Mr. George HowarthIn Northern Ireland, clinical and medical oncology services are provided by Eastern Health and Social Services Board.
Currently there are 0.65 clinical oncology consultants per 100,000 population, and 0.12 medical oncology consultants per 100,000 population.
The Campbell report on the reorganisation of cancer services in Northern Ireland set a target of 13 oncology consultants by 2005. This target has already been reached.