§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will give the number of members who comprise a constant attendance allowance board, their professions, and who is responsible for their appointment.
§ Mr. DeanNine members have been appointed to the Attendance Allowance Board; seven of them are medical practitioners, one is a social worker, and one is Honorary Director of the Disablement Income Group. Appointments are the responsibility of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State. The Board may delegate any of its functions in respect of an individual case to one or more medical practitioners.