§ Baroness Jegerasked Her Majesty's Government:
Who appoints members of Hospital Trusts: what are their responsibilities and remuneration; and what qualifications they require. [HL617]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)The Secretary of State for Health is responsible for the appointment of chairs and non-executives to the boards of National Health Service Trusts in England. The responsibilities of chairs and non-executives and the skills and qualities required are set out in the information pack sent to all people who express an interest in these posts, copies of which are in the Library.
Annual remuneration for chairs is set at three levels, based on the turnover of the trust: band 1 at £19,825; band 2 at £17,625; and band 3 at £15,550. All non-executive board members are entitled to receive remuneration of £5,140 per annum.