§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what role her Department plays in the appointment of chief executives or general managers of national health service trusts; and what role is played by the region and the district health authority.
§ Dr. MawhinneyRegions, as co-ordinators of regional trust development programmes, are closely involved in assessing the leadership and management of proposed trusts and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State, considers carefully the views of regions and districts. The appointment of chief executives of NHS trusts is a matter for the chairman and non-executives of each trust.
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§ Mr. HoyleTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance her Department gives about the reappointment of chief executives or general managers of hospitals to those positions when they become national health service trusts; and what information she has on how many have done so.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe chief executive of a trust is appointed by the chairman and non-executive directors. All chief executive posts must be advertised except where the trust's project manager is appointed. The hon. Member may wish to approach trust chairmen for the additional information he requires.