§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what appointments or reappointments he has recently made to the Ayrshire and Arran health board; whether each has any known political affiliation; and what such affiliation is in each case.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 16 January 1989]The only recent appointment (in July 1988) was that of Mrs. J. A. C. McNally of Ayr, who is a qualified nurse and was appointed to fill a vacancy left by a nurse. Members are appointed according to the individual contributions which they can bring to the board.