HC Deb 20 May 2003 vol 405 cc673-4W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many junior doctors in the reserve forces have been mobilised to provide medical support to operations in the Gulf and Iraq; of these, how many are in band three posts in the NHS and receiving compensation for the loss of income, including NHS band three payments; and if he will make a statement. [109323]

Dr. Moonie

As at 14 April 2003,12 reservist junior doctors had been mobilisecl in support of military action against Iraq. Of these, 11 are receiving financial assistance for loss of civilian earnings in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Forces Act 1996, and one is known to be employed in a NHS band three post.

Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many senior NHS consultants have been deployed to serve with TA medical services in field hospitals in the Gulf. [113897]

Dr. Moonie

As at 15 May 2003, the number of NHS consultants deployed to the Gulf to serve with the TA medical services in field hospitals stands at 43.

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