§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what representations he has received recently about the implementation of management arrangements in respect of medical and nursing appointments at unit manager level; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HayhoeNone directly about unit general manager appointments. My colleagues and I have, of course, discussed issues arising from the Griffiths report with professional and other bodies. The implementation of general management at unit level is a matter for health authorities, but I have made it clear to regional health authority chairmen that the new management arrangements should command the confidence and commitment of medical and nursing interests locally.