§ Mr. KeetchTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many armed forces personnel by regiment have had medical treatment in(a)2000, (b)2001 and (c)2002 to date under contracts with private sector providers; and if he will make a statement. [54132]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 7 May 2002]: The information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost. I am able, however, to provide figures on treatment provided under the Army Training and Recruiting Agency secondary healthcare initiative, the Waiting List Initiative, the Rapid Treatment Initiative and psychiatric care at Cygnet, Nuffield and Priory groups.
Year Army RN RAF 2000 191 35 69 2001 1,447 136 377 2002 (to May) 1,046 52 201 Total 2,684 223 647