Written question asked by Charles Goodson-Wickes (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: What assessment he has made of the correlation between the numbers of students entering medical schools and the shortfall of doctors in the NHS. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figs.

Answer: Dr. Goodson-Wickes: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the correlation between the numbers of students entering medical schools and the shortfall of doctors in the NHS. [19186] Mr. Malone: The Government are advised by the Medical Workforce Standing Advisory Committee-- MWSAC--on the balance between future supply and demand for doctors. In 1995 we accepted the MWSAC recommendation for an increase of the target medical school intake by 500 to 4970 by the year 2000; and funds are being provided for this through the higher education funding councils. MWSAC is now working towards its third report and has taken evidence from a number of interested parties. It will make recommendations based on the evidence and analysis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19186; 292 c579W
Session: 1996-97
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Doctors NHS Student numbers Medical Workforce Standing Advisory Committee
Contains statistics: Yes