§ Mr. Dobsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has refused to authorise the appointment of any regional or district general managers.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeGeneral manager appointments are made by the health authority concerned. But, as part of my right hon. Friend's broad responsibility to oversee the successful establishment of the general management function in the National Health Service, Ministers confirm that he is content before an authority proceeds to final decision. Our guidance about the implementation of Griffiths has made the position quite clear to authorities.