§ Alan SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many NHS staff are armed services reservists; and what(a) assessment he has made of the impact of call up connected to the war on terrorism on NHS services and (b) adjustments will be made to current year targets in the NHS. [78713]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department does not hold information centrally on the number of National Health Service staff who are armed service reservists. The Department reviews constantly its readiness to deal with demand on NHS services of this nature. The Department does not plan to make any adjustments to current year targets in the NHS.