§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list by regional health authority, the arrangements that have been made for community health council representatives to attend their meetings in an observer status; what arrangements have been made for community health council observers to attend the private sessions of these meetings, and any executive meetings held; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyArrangements for access to health authority meetings beyond that provided by the 525W Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 is a matter for local discretion by health authorities. This is reflected in current guidance. Details of how health authorities set up and run their meetings are not held centrally.