§ Mr. AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health in what way appointments to health authorities are considered and made.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State appoints the chairman and non-executive members of regional health authorities and the special health authorities for the London postgraduate teaching hospitals. My right hon. Friend also appoints the chairmen of district health authorities and family health services authorities. Regional health authorities appoint the non-executive members of district health authorities and family health services authorities.
There is no statutory requirement to consult. Nominations of suitable people willing to serve on a health authority from various sources are always welcome and considered.