HC Deb 23 November 2001 vol 375 cc570-1W
Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to increase the number of nurse practitioners in accident and emergency departments. [12862]

Ms Blears

Reforming emergency care will provide funding of £40 million to recruit 600 additional nurses to work in accident and emergency departments. The additional nursing staff will consist of accident and emergency nurses, emergency nurse practitioners and nurse consultants in emergency care.