§ Mrs. Knightasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what criteria are now laid down by his Department for local authorities to follow in nominating members to the regional health authority.
§ Sir K. JosephLocal authorities will not nominate members to the regional health authorities, but will be among the bodies whom the Secretary of State is required to consult before making appointments. 227W Guidance on the qualities sought in members was given in the letters addressed to such bodies on 24th April, of which a copy is in the Library.