§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what steps he has taken to satisfy himself that no potential for conflicts of interest arises from Dr. Kevin Browne's relationship to both Cape Industries plc and the London Medical Boarding Centre (Respiratory Diseases);
(2) what information was available to him on Dr. Kevin Browne's relationship to Cape Industries plc at the time of his appointment to the London Medical Boarding Centre (Respiratory Diseases).
§ Mr. MajorBefore his appointment as a part-time medical officer to the London Medical Boarding Centre (Respiratory Diseases), Dr. Browne was employed as medical adviser to Cape Industries plc. The Department takes steps to ensure that Dr. Browne does not board claimaints who have been employed at Cape Industries.