§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidelines he has issued to NHS trusts concerning the purchase or leasing of cars for executive board members; what proposals he has for the issuing of further guidelines; and what representations he has received concerning the controls on car leasing contracts for board members. [24282]
§ Mr. RedwoodI have not issued guidance to NHS trusts concerning the purchase or leasing of cars for executive board members. However, as set out in the code of conduct and accountability, proper stewardship of public moneys requires all NHS boards to achieve value for money. No representations have been received recently.
§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many executive board members of NHS trusts in Wales have been(a) disciplined formally and (b) dismissed for breaches of the code of conduct in relation to executive car leasing arrangements. [24280]
§ Mr. RedwoodThe information is not available centrally. This is a matter for individual NHS trusts.