§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he plans to appoint members of the special health authority replacing the Health Education Council; and how they will be selected.
§ Mr. NewtonMy right hon. Friend hopes to make an announcement shortly.
§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what degree of control he expects to exercise over the special health authority replacing the Health Education Council, in terms of funding and programme content; and what is the degree of control currently exercised over the council on comparable matters.
§ Mr. NewtonSystems of financial control and programme review similar to those operating within the National Health Service were introduced into the Health Education Council in 1985 and they are likely to be carried forward by the new authority.