HC Deb 24 July 1973 vol 860 cc356-7W
Dr. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to appoint the chairman and members of the new regional health authorities, and the chairmen of the new area health authorities, respectively.

Sir K. Joseph

I announced the names of chairmen-designate of the new regional health authorities in my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Billericay (Mr. McCrindle) on 15th June. I expect to appoint the other members of the regional health authorities and the chairmen of the area health authorities shortly.

Dr. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will determine by order the regions and areas of England to be covered by regional health authorities, area health authorities and community health councils, respectively.

Sir K. Joseph

The National Health Service (Determination of Regions) Order 1973 (Statutory Instrument 1973/1191) was made on 9th July and laid before Parliament on 16th July; and the National Health Service (Determination of Areas) Order 1973 will be laid before Parliament shortly.

The boundaries of community health councils will not be statutorily defined, there will normally be a council for each health district.