§ Mr. RedmondTo 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. MawhinneyNone.
§ Mr. RedmondTo 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. MawhinneyNon-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.