HC Deb 17 October 1972 vol 843 c32W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the four members of the proposed area health boards, as outlined in the White Paper, who will come from local authorities, will be selected by the authorities concerned or be appointed by him from a number of nominations; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

They will be selected and appointed by the council of the non-metropolitan county or metropolitan district which matches the area of the health authority.