§ Mr. EdwardsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many neurologists and paediatric neurologists with a specialism in epilepsy there are in the UK. [74051]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department's workforce censuses do not collect information on the number of neurologists or paediatric neurologists with a specialism in the treatment of epilepsy.
As at 31 March 2002, the numbers of consultants working in neurology was 372 and the number of paediatric neurologists was 30. This represents increases in consultant numbers of 34 per cent. and 30 per cent. respectively since 1997.
§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many(a) neurologists, (b) paediatric neurologists and (c) nurses with a specialism in epilepsy there are in the UK. [72659]
§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many neurologists and paediatric neurologists with a specialism in epilepsy there are in the UK; [72764]
(2) what plans there are to increase the number of neurologists and paediatric neurologists with a specialism in epilepsy. [72765]
§ Mr. Huttonpursuant to his reply, 24 July 2002, column 1415W and 1408W: I regret my previous answers were incorrect.
The second paragraph should read,
As at 31 March 2002, the numbers of consultants working in Neurology was 372 and the number of paediatric neurologists was 30. This represents increases in consultant numbers of 34 per cent. and 30 per cent. respectively since 1997.