HC Deb 18 February 1992 vol 204 cc110-1W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many chairmen and non-executive directors of district health authorities and family health service authorities do not reside within the boundaries of the authorities to which they have been appointed; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

This information is not held centrally. We seek to appoint all chairmen of district health authorities and family health services authorities who live or work in the area covered by the authority to which they have been appointed.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what payments may be made to non-executive directors of health authorities, family health services authorities and hospital trusts in addition to the annual remuneration of £5,000; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The non-executives of NHS authorities and trusts are entitled to travelling and subsistence expenses in addition to annual remuneration of £5,000.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the differences between the responsibilities of the members of district health authorities and family health service authorities prior to appointment of the non-executive directors and those who currently hold office; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Non-executives of the new, streamlined authorities are part of a smaller management board which focuses on issues of overall strategy, policy and direction.