§ Mrs. Ann WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will make a statement setting out the conditions of service and remuneration of the appointment as executive directors of the South and East Cheshire health authority of Mr. Simon Cussons, Christine Hannah, Hilary Blumer, Neil Campbell, Paul Harvey, Dr. Leslie Klein and Mr. Gary Lucking.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMr. Simon Cussons is the non-executive part-time chairman of South and East Cheshire health authority, and was appointed by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for a term of office commencing 1 October 1993 until 31 March 1997. Chairmen of health authorities are remunerated within the range £15,125 to £19,285 per year, according to the district revenue budget. The appointment of non-executive members to district health authorities is a matter for regional health authorities. The annual remuneration of non-executive members of district health authorities is £5,000. The chief executive of a district health authority is appointed by the chairman and non-executive members, and the other executive members are appointed by the chairman, non-executive members and the chief executive of that authority. The remuneration and conditions of service of the chief executive and other executive members are a matter for the authority, within guidelines laid down centrally, copies of which are available in the Library.