§ 19. Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what criteria he uses in making appointments to the boards of NHS trusts.
§ Mr. StewartMy 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. DonohoeTo 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. StewartMy 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.