§ Mr. MealeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many specialist doctors and clinicians there are in the NHS dealing specifically with the care and treatment of allergies. [179000]
§ Mr. HuttonThe number of hospital medical staff specialising in allergy is shown in the table.
Hospital medical staff within the allergy specialty by grade England at 30 September 2003 Number Whole-time equivalent
All staff 24 15 Of which: Consultant 20 13 Registrar group 2 1 Hospital practitioner/clinical assistant 2 1 Source: Department of Health 2003 medical and dental workforce census. The number of general practitioners and other healthcare professionals specialising in the care and treatment of allergies is not collected centrally.