§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what involvement his office has in the appointments of general managers to district health authorities; and whether any changes are proposed.
§ Mr. GristResponsibility for appointing a district general manager rests solely with the health authority concerned. While the director NHS Wales is always prepared to give advice and assistance during the selection process, should this be asked for, and has issued guidance to health authority chairmen on the procedures to be followed prior to an appointment being made, the Department has no other involvement in the process.
No changes in the current arrangements are proposed.