§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hospital trusts have been approved in the Lothian health board area; and if he will list all the individuals he has appointed to these trusts with any relevant details of their experience available to him.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 14 February 1994]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Greenock and Port Glasgow (Dr. Godman) on 7 February 1994, Official Report, column 53. All those appointed have skills or experience relevant to the strategic management of major service providing bodies.