§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of NHS trusts in Wales in respect of disqualification conditions for service as chairmen; and if he will list the primary causes of disqualification applicable to the holding of such office.
§ Mr. Gwilym Jones[holding answer 18 February 1994]: Regulation 11 of the National Health Service Trusts (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 1990 (Statutory Instrument 1990 No. 2024) prescribes the circumstances in which persons are disqualified for appointment as chairmen of NHS trusts. A copy of the regulations is in the Vote Office. Before candidates accept appointment as chairmen they have first to confirm that none of these disqualifications apply.