HC Deb 07 May 1980 vol 984 c169W
Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will dismiss the chairman and non-elected members of the Grampian health board.

Mr. Younger

No. All members of health boards, including chairmen, are appointed by me.

Mr. McQuarrie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will appoint to the Grampian health board three members with special knowledge and appreciation of the medical problems in rural areas in the Grampian region.

Mr. Younger

There are already more than three such members of the Grampian health board.