§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will reconstitute regional health authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleAll regional chairmen and half the regional membership will complete their present term of office on 31st July 1978. My right hon. Friend expects to be able to announce next April any changes and reappointments to the chairmenships, and at least a month in advance of appointment the names of the membership.
Regional health authorities are crucial to the good management of the National Health Service. Appointments to these bodies are made after widespread consultation. If hon. Members wish to make recommendations, I invite them to write to me before the new year about chairmen and before April 1978 about the regional membership.