§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what travel allowances have been paid to senior executives of(a) each NHS trust in Scotland; and (b) each health board in Scotland; in the last four financial years. [4447]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThis information is not held centrally.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what guidance his Department has issued to NHS trusts or health boards relating to the travel allowances which should be available to the senior executives of these bodies. [4446]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonTravel allowance for senior executives of an NHS trust is a matter for the trust itself. For senior executives on national terms and conditions, travel allowance provisions of the "General Whitley Council Handbook" will apply.