HC Deb 11 March 1994 vol 239 c440W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what information is provided in the letter of appointment of non-executive directors of health authorities and trusts as to the approxmiate time commitment expected.

Dr. Mawhinney

None.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the salary of non-executive directors of health authorities and trusts is abated for absence due to(a) sickness and (b) other reasons.

Dr. Mawhinney

Non-executive members of health authorities and trusts receive annual remuneration of £5,000. This is not abated for non-attendance at board meetings, but continued membership of the board may be terminated if satisfactory reasons are not given for non-attendance for six months.