§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give the total number of positions, previously nominated or elected locally, to which his Department now makes appointments, and the year in which each change took place; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Fowler[pursuant to his reply, 24 May 1984, c. 516]: On 1 January 1984 the management sides of the NHS Whitley Councils including the maintenance staff management advisory panel, hitherto consisting of over 200 members nominated by regions, were reorganised to comprise 51 positions (currently filled by 45 individuals) all of whom are appointed directly by me, including 14 appointments made on the recommendations of the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales.