§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what proportion of hospital consultants are contracted(a) full-time and (b) part-time to the NHS. [43754]
§ Mr. HuttonThe table shows the number of hospital medical consultants by contract in England as at 30 September 2001. The table gives a break down of contract holders on national terms and conditions of service by(a) whole time, (b) maximum part time and (c) part time. The number of honorary contract holders is also provided.
Hospital medical consultants by nature of contract England at 30 September 2001 Numbers All contracts Whole time Maximum Part-time Part-time Honorary Consultant 24,400 13,810 (56.6%) 5,520 (22.6%) 3,530 (14.5%) 1,550 (6.3%) Source:
Department of Health 2001 medical and dental workforce census
Notes:
Figures are rounded to nearest 10. Due to rounding figures may not equal the sum of component parts. Percentages were calculated using unrounded figures.