§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland to which individual within the NHS in Scotland the chief executive of the blood transfusion service is directly answerable. [36615]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe national director of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service reports to the general manager of the Common Services Agency.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the appointment of a new chief executive of the blood transfusion service indicating the terms that will be offered in respect of the post. [36616]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe post of national director of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is currently advertised. The salary is in the range of £55,000 to £60,000 with NHS terms and conditions, Crown car, and eligibility for entry to the NHS pension scheme.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the severance terms offered to the former chief executive of the blood transfusion service following his departure from his post indicating the terms of the financial agreement. [36617]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe terms agreed with the former national director of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service were in line with the normal guidance on termination settlements and his contractual arrangement with the Common Services Agency.