§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action she is taking to ensure that NHS managers are capable of undertaking basic financial tasks; and that those who do not are dismissed.
§ Mr. MaloneWhere necessary, candidates for national health service management posts are required to demonstrate financial skills. Every NHS organisation decides what necessary training to give staff to develop financial skills. Where managers consistently fail to demonstrate any necessary skills, it is an option to dismiss them.