HC Deb 03 March 1993 vol 220 cc170-2W
Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what were the names of the persons who are, or who have been, since 1 January 1991, members of the London ambulance board; who appointed them and on what date; what was the relevant experience of each relating to their membership; what was the terms of office of each member; and to whom the board is completely accountable, other than to herself.

Mr. Sackville

South West Thames regional health authority has made the following appointments for the periods indicated to non-executive positions on the London ambulance service board since it was established in June 1990:

From 8 June 1990 for two years up to 7 June 1992

  • Mr. Kim Morrell
  • Mr. Stephen Miles
  • Mr. Victor Paige
  • Mr. Roderick Braithwaite
  • Mrs. Adrienne Fresko (resigned 31 March 1992)

From 8 June 1992 for the period to 31 August 1994

  • Mrs. Mary Spinks
  • Mrs. Janet Preston
  • Mrs. Joanne Cutmore (resigned 23 September 1992)

From 8 June 1992 for the period to 31 August 1996

  • Mr. Victor Paige
  • Mr. Roderick Braithwaite

The board is accountable to South West Thames regional health authority as the authority with the responsibility for managing the London ambulance service on behalf of the four Thames regional health authorities.

The relevant background and experience of London ambulance service board members, as a non-statutory body, is a matter for South West Thames regional health authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact Professor Marian Hicks, chairman of South West Thames regional health authority, for details.

Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what was(a) the date and manner of appointment of Mr. John Wilby as chief executive of the London Ambulance Board, (b) the method of advertising used for the post and (c) the number and positions of the persons attending the final interviews of the appointing body; and who was responsible for making the appointment.

Mr. Sackville

South West Thames regional health authority appointed Mr. John Wilby as chief executive of the London ambulance service on 1 August 1990 following a recruitment exercise for the post including a national newspaper advertisement, assessment and candidate selection. The final selection panel comprised Baroness Cumberlege, the chairman and Mr. Chris Spry regional general manager of South West Thames regional health authority, Mr. James Harris, then chairman of the London ambulance board, David Rennie, chairman of Harrow DHA and John Smale, personnel director of the brewing division of the Guinness Group.

Mr. Spearing

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when and on what authority the board of South West Thames regional health authority appointed the members and chairman, respectively, of the London ambulance board; what responsibilities were given to them; when and where they were published; and what reports of that board have been published in the public minutes of that authority since its creation.

Mr. Sackville

The London ambulance service board is a non-statutory body established in June 1990 by South

Prescription charge increases 1 January 1963 to 1 April 1993, in cash and real terms
Date Prescription charge (£) Cash change (£) Per cent. Cash change Per cent. Change real terms
1 January 1963 0.10 — — —
1 April 1963 0.10 — — —
1 April 1964 0.10 — — -4.3
1 March 1965 nil -0.10 — —
1 April 1965 nil — — —
1 April 1966 nil — — —
1 April 1967 nil — — —
10 June 1968 0.13 0.13 — —
1 April 1969 0.13 — — -5.0
1 April 1970 0.13 — — -7.6
1 April 1971 0.20 0.07 53.8 40.9
1 April 1972 0.20 — — -7.5
1 April 1973 0.20 — — -6.5
1 April 1974 0.20 — — -16.4
1 April 1975 0.20 — — -20.3
1 April 1976 0.20 — — -11.9
1 April 1977 0.20 — — -12.0
1 April 1978 0.20 — — -9.8
16 July 1979 0.45 0.25 125.0 92.8
1 April 1980 0.70 0.25 55.6 31.5
1 December 1980 1.00 0.30 42.9 42.9
1 April 1981 1.00 — — -8.8
1 April 1982 1.30 0.30 30.0 21.4
1 April 1983 1.40 0.10 7.7 2.9
1 April 1984 1.60 0.20 14.3 8.8
1 April 1985 2.00 0.40 25.0 18.5
1 April 1986 2.20 0.20 10.0 6.6
1 April 1987 2.40 0.20 9.1 3.4
1 April 1988 2.60 0.20 8.3 1.0

West Thames regional health authority which has responsibility for managing the London ambulance service on behalf of the four Thames regional health authorities. The responsibilities and reporting procedures of the London ambulance service board are a matter for South West Thames regional health authority. The hon. Member may care to write to Professor Marian Hicks, chairman of South West Thames regional health authority, for further details.