(1) How many (a) specialists and (b) subspecialists were registered in each of the five most recent financial years; (2) whether this is adequate to meet South Africa’s needs; if not, what is the position in this regard; (3) whether his department held any discussions with private hospital groups with a view to establish specialist and/or subspecialist training positions within private hospitals; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) whether any other measures are being considered to increase the number of specialists and subspecialists qualifying in South Africa; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what measures?