HC Deb 09 December 1997 vol 302 c538W
28. Mrs. Ann Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the role and experience of non-executive directors of national health service trusts. [18257]

Mr. Milburn

Non-executive Directors come from a variety of different backgrounds and experience. What they are expected to share is a commitment to the aims of the National Health Service and to meeting the healthcare needs of their local community.