HC Deb 08 January 2003 vol 397 c283WS
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many nursing students were studying at(a) diploma level and (b) degree level in the most recent year for which figures are available. [88660]

Mr. Hutton

The information requested is shown in the table.

2002–03 forecast nursing student population
Whole-time equivalent
Total 53,868
Diploma 47,449
Degree 6,419

Figures are forecast and are subject to change. They are based on the planned number of places by workforce development confederations.