§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what representations he has received on the recent appointment of a senior manager to an internally advertised post with the new Gwent health authority; what investigations he is carrying out into the circumstances of this appointment; what rules apply in respect of the eligibility of those made redundant with severance pay from one senior national health service management post to apply after redundancy for posts internally advertised in the national health service; and if he will make a statement. [22422]
§ Mr. HagueOne representation has been received. My Department has asked for a report on the procedures adopted. In general terms a person who is no longer employed in the national health service would not be eligible for a job restricted to existing employees.
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