HC Deb 03 February 1993 vol 218 c222W
19. Mr. Foulkes

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria he uses in making appointments to the boards of NHS trusts.

Mr. Stewart

My right hon. Friend appoints NHS trust non-executive directors for the personal qualities that they have and their ability to make an effective contribution, individually and collectively, to the trust's work.

25. Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria were used by him in selecting the members of the three hospital trusts in Ayrshire.

Mr. Stewart

My right hon. Friend appoints NHS trust non-executive directors for the personal qualities that they have and their ability to make an effective contribution, individually and collectively, to the trust's work.