HC Deb 03 November 1998 vol 318 cc537-8W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will set out the reasons for his decision not to allow local authorities to nominate an elected member to the primary care groups in their administrative area. [57780]

Mr. Milburn

Local Authority officials may serve on a Primary Care Group Board as lay representatives of that community.

Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if, when carrying out duties as a member of the primary care group, nominees of the Social Services Department will be required to act in the best interests of the PCG or their employer. [57778]

Mr. Milburn

Members of the Primary Care Group board will act in the best interest of the population they serve.

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