§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the guidelines on the membership of district health authorities of May 1981 have been withdrawn; and whether attempts have been made to ensure that a broad cross-section representing the community as a whole are on the boards of district health authorities.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe guidelines on membership of district health authorities given in circular HC(81)6 still stand, and draw the attention of regional health authorities and local authorities which make these appointments to the need for membership to reflect a range of interests.
§ Mr. Mike Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has issued guidance to district health authorities in respect of the circulation of their minutes and agendas to the public and admission of the public to their meetings; and in what form and on what date he last issued such guidance.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeYes. Guidance on these matters was included in circular HC(81)6 issued in May 1981, and still stands.