HC Deb 20 December 1994 vol 251 cc1140-1W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health which health regions advertise community health council posts externally only after internal advertising among existing health region staff has failed to result in an appointment; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Malone

It is a matter for the regional health authorities how they deal with community health council vacancies as they arise. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairmen of the regional health authorities for further information.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines she has issued to health regions about the practice of advertising posts in community health councils externally only after internal advertisement among regional health authority staff has failed to result in an appointment.

Mr. Malone

No guidance of this nature has been issued to regions.