§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many independent experts have resigned from committees of his Department since March; and what reasons each has given for resignation.
§ Mr. Whitney[pursuant to his reply, 8 July 1986, c. 155]: The number of independent experts who have resigned from committees sponsored by the Department during the period 1 March 1986—10 July 1986 is 19. The reasons for resignation and the numbers involved are as follows:
Reasons given for resignation Number involved Personal and health 7 More time needed for other commitments 5 Gone to live abroad 2 Ceased to satisfy the conditions of appointment 2 Conflict of interest 1 No reason given 2