HC Deb 13 November 2000 vol 356 c568W
Dr. Marek

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many registered (i) nurses and (ii) midwives are aged(a) below 30, (b) 30 to 39, (c) 40 to 49, (d) 50 to 54, (e) 55 to 59 and (f) 60 years and over. [138247]

Mr. Denham

The information requested is shown in the table.

NHS hospital and community health services qualified nursing, midwifery and health visiting staff by age bands in England as at 30 September 1999
Whole-time equivalents Headcount
Under 30 42,990 45,440
30 to 39 85,840 104,050
40 to 49 69,310 82,160
50 to 54 26,380 30,560
55 to 59 12,810 15,310
60 + 3,490 4,570
Unknown 9,830 28,040
Total 250,650 310,140

Notes:

  1. 1. Figures exclude learners and agency staff.
  2. 2. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.
  3. 3. Totals may not equal the sum of component parts due to rounding.

Source:

Department of Health 1999 non-medical workforce census