§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many members of(a) the Labour party, (b) the Conservative party and (c) other political parties who are (i) chairs and (ii) non-executive directors of (1) regional health authorities, (2) district health authorities, (3) trusts and (4) family health services authorities; and if he will give the party breakdown for each authority and trust.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThis information is not available centrally.
We do not seek details of political affiliation. People are appointed for their personal qualities, and for the skills they bring to the leadership and strategic direction of the national health service.