§ Dr. Evan HarrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many whole time equivalent nurses there were, and how many there were per 100,000 population in the NHS in(a) England and (b) each region in each year since 1997. [120444]
§ Mr. HuttonThe information requested is shown in the table.
In September 2001, there were 277,330 whole time equivalent qualified nurses. This represents 564 per 100,000 population and an increase of 8 per cent. since 1997.
England totals do not equal the sum of component parts as they include HCHS nurses working for Special Health Authorities.
Figures exclude learners and agency staff.
Source:
Department of Health General and Personal Medical Services Statistics
Department of Health Non-Medical Workforce Census.
2001 ONS Population Census