§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if NHS trusts are permitted to appoint honorary non-executive directors in addition to the five paid non-executive directors. [20684]
§ Mr. MaloneThere is no provision in either the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 or in the National Health Service Trusts (Membership and Procedure) Regulations 1990 for the appointment of honorary non-executive directors for NHS trusts.