§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will give details of persons appointed to NHS trusts and authorities in England and Wales, showing name, current employment and whether resident in the relevant trust or authority area.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave the hon. Member for Darlington (Mr. Milburn) on 17 January at column385, for information on chairmen and non-executive directors of national health service trusts in England.
Non-executive members of district health authorities and family health services authorities are appointed by regional health authorities from amongst those who live or work in the area covered by the authority or trust, or have connections with it. Information on the place of residence of those persons appointed to NHS authorities and trusts is available from them.
Details of chairmen and non-executive members of regional health authorities and special health authorities, and chairmen of district health authorities and family health services authorities will be placed in the Library.
The appointment of persons to NHS authorities and trusts in Wales is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales.