§ Mrs. FyfeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many public bodies, appointed by himself, provide health care(a) at the present date and (d) in 1984; and what was the total bill for payment to their chairmen and members in 1993 and 1983.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 25 February 1994]: In 1984, 15 health boards were responsible for the provision of health care in Scotland. In order to increase responsiveness to patients' needs, health boards are now increasingly responsible for planning and purchasing health care and NHS trusts are responsible for its provision. There are currently 17 NHS trusts.
In 1984, only the chairmen of the 15 health boards received remuneration at a total cost of £88,163. Since 1991 non-executive directors have also received remuneration and the total cost for 208 chairmen and non-executive members of health boards and NHS trusts in 1993 amounted to £1,417,125.