§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if it is his policy to accept a declaration of global interests as meeting the requirements of the National Health Service (Health Boards: Membership, Procedure and Payment of Subscriptions) (Scotland) Regulations 1975 for health board chairmen and health board members when discussing and approving companies for inclusion on the approved list of contractors to tender for hospital services.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe 1975 regulations require chairmen and members of health boards to declare their interest in individual contracts being considered by the boards and to take no part in the discussions on the matter. This requirement is reflected in health boards' standing orders.
§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of Slate for Scotland if he is satisfied that the chairman of Tayside health board met the requirements of the National Health Service (Health Boards: Membership, Procedure and Payment of Subscriptions) (Scotland) Regulations 1975 when Tayside health board discussed and agreed the list of approved contractors for domestic services.
§ Mr. John MacKayYes.