Mr. Gareth R. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Health(a) how many consultants in neurology there are in the London NHS region and (b) what the level of vacancies is; and if he will make a statement. [4142]
§ Mr. HuttonInformation on the number of consultants in neurology there are in the London National Health Service region is provided in the table.
Hospital medical consultants within neurology in the London region As at 30 September 2000 Number Neurology consultants 100 Note:
Figures are rounded to the nearest 10
Source:
Department of Health medical and dental work force census
The Department does not collect information vacancies in neurology.
We are well aware of the need for more consultants, in this and other specialities. There are currently 54 specialist registrars, in London-based programmes, currently undergoing training to be neurologists. Over the next two years 27 of these will complete their training and be ready to take up consultant posts.