§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many non-consultant career grade doctors are employed in the NHS in(a) England, (b) Wales, (c) Scotland and (d) Northern Ireland. [61431]
Mr. Hutton: Available data are shown in the table.
Information relating to Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland is a matter for the devolved Administrations.
Hospital, public health medicine and community health services (HCHS): Non-consultant career grades England at 30 September 2001 Number Associate specialist 1,630 Clinical assistant 5,030 Hospital practitioner 930 Staff grade 4,970 Source:
Department of Health 2001 medical and dental work force census