§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many district managers appointed to the National Health Service following implementation of the Griffiths report were appointed from within industry; and how many from within the Department of Health and Social Security.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeSo far, seven and none respectively, but one other was previously in local government.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what training is to be provided for National Health Service officers who become general managers.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe have already made some arrangements with the National Health Service Training Authority, which will be reviewed and strengthened as necessary by the chairman of the NHS management board. We anticipate a very great demand for management training within the NHS over the next few years.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the job description for general managers in the National Health Service; how this was compiled; and if it is standard between and within National Health Service regions.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeOur guidance circular contains a description of the general management function we require health authorities to implement, distinguishing between mandatory and optional requirements.