§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what his policy is on the(a) minimum and (b) maximum age requirement for appointment as members of hospital trust boards; [69354]
(2) if he will make a statement on the recommended retirement age for members of hospital trusts. [69355]
§ Mr. Lammy[holding answers 12 July 2002]: There is no minimum or maximum age for chairs or non-executive members of national health service boards. Candidates are appointed on their merits, and their age is not taken into account.