§ 44. Mr. Onslowasked the Minister of Health what representations he has received for the reform of the system of appointment to membership of regional hospital boards, hospital management committees and house committees, so as to secure a more satisfactory representation of local interests and a more effective expression of local feeling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI have had representations from various sources. As regards regional hospital boards, I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer given to my hon. Friend the Member for Oldham, West (Mr. Hale) on 16th November. The same considerations apply to the making of appointments by regional hospital boards to hospital management committees. House committees are non-statutory bodies on which local interests should be fully represented.