§ 30. Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he next expects to meet the chairmen of the health boards in Scotland to discuss finance. [36060]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI meet chairmen of health boards regularly to discuss a wide range of strategic issues affecting the management of the NHS in Scotland. Many of those issues may have financial implications. The next such meeting will take place on 8 December 1995.
§ 31. Mr. Ernie RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met the chairman of health boards to discuss the health service [36061]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI met the chairmen of all Scotland's health boards and NHS trusts on 5 October.
§ 33. Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to amend the functions of health boards in Scotland; and if he will make a statement. [36063]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonI have no such plans.
However, I have established a working group, chaired by Professor Sir Robert Shields, to produce and consolidate guidance on the developing roles and responsibilities of health boards. A copy of the group's remit and a list of members has been placed in the library.