Mr. John Mark Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he will be appointing new chairmen and members of the special health authorities for London postgraduate teaching hospitals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonThe term of office of about half the chairmen and members of the special health authorities for London postgraduate teaching hospitals expires on 31 March 1988. We are likely to require a number of new nominations and any right hon. or hon. Member wishing to recommend anyone for appointment to these authorities should write to me by 30 September 1987. Reappointments and changes will be announced in due course.