HC Deb 18 December 2002 vol 396 c876W
Dr. Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many consultant surgeons were suspended from clinical duties in the past two years. [87891]

Mr. Hutton

National health service trusts report suspensions lasting longer than six months or longer to the Department. The number of consultants reported has decreased since 30 September 2000.

Year Total consultants suspended in period
October 2000 to September 2001 23
October 2001 to September 2002 18