HC Deb 01 July 1975 vol 894 cc386-7W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many chairmen of regional health authorities are also currently serving as elected councillors under a party political label; and if she will list them, with their party representation, and date of appointment.

Mrs. Castle

One. Mr. J. B. Kingsley Williams, Chairman of Wessex Regional Health Authority from 13th May last, is a Labour councillor on the Hampshire County Council.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will issue a general direction to chairmen of regional health authorities, personally to answer letters from Members of Parliament on constituency matters.

Mrs. Castle

Some Area and Regional Health Authority Chairmen already do. I think this is desirable and will consider what general advice might be given.