HC Deb 02 April 1998 vol 309 c648W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects the vacancies on Preston NHS Trust will be filled. [37402]

Mr. Milburn

The Preston acute hospitals trust currently has two vacancies for non-executive directors. Arrangements are now in hand to identify suitable candidates from amongst those recently nominated by hon. Members and local authorities and those who responded to the recent national advertisement. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State expects to receive recommendations from the regional chairman for filling these vacancies towards the end of April.