HC Deb 12 March 1962 vol 655 cc107-8W
Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health what directions he has given to hospital management committees under the powers conferred on him by Clause 5 of the National Health Service (Functions of Regional Hospital Boards etc.) Regulations, 1948, S.I., 1948, No. 60.

Mr. Powell

No general directions have been given to hospital management committees under these powers.

Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health what steps he takes before making appointments of members of regional hospital boards to ensure that appointments made by them to hospital management committees are free from political discrimination.

Mr. Powell

None, other than to appoint fit persons.