Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust (Hansard, 6 May 2003)

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust regarding the appointment of a new Trust chairman. [110582]

§ Mr. Lammy
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no discussions about this. The appointment of chairs and non-executives to the boards of national health service trusts is a matter for the NHS Appointments Commission. Other than setting the standard criteria against which all candidates are judged, Ministers have no part in this process.

§ Mr. Rosindell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust regarding the changes in management of the trust. [110583]

§ Mr. Hutton
I have had no discussions with Barking, Havering and Redbridge National Health Service Trust regarding the changes in management of the trust.
The appointment of a new chief executive is a local matter and the North East London Strategic Health Authority is working with the trust to ensure a smooth transition to the new management.