§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what will be the total salaries paid in 1993–94 to(a) chief executives, (b) executive members and (c) non-executive members of hospital trust boards in Wales.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesInformation on salaries paid to chief executives and executive members of NHS trust boards is not held centrally but will be included in the accounts and annual report which each trust is required to make publicly available.
Trust chairmen receive remuneration of between £15,125 and £19,285 dependent upon the level of income of the trust. Each non-executive member receives remunera-tion of £5,000 per annum. In addition, travel and other expenses may be payable.
§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make it his policy to advertise all NHS hospital trust(a) chief executive posts, (b) chairs and (c) non-executive posts; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesI am advertising for nominations for inclusion in the register the Welsh Office holds of candidates suitable for public appointment. This will enable anyone interested in undertaking work of public service, including chairmanship or non-executive membership of an NHS trust, to put their name forward for consideration. The post of chief executive must be advertised except when a trust is first established.