§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what factors led him to conclude that Councillor Mrs. Mary Styth was better qualified to be Chairman of Lakeland Healthcare NHS Trust Board than Doctor Bryan Lindley; and what representations he received on this subject. [20151]
§ Mr. MilburnAll National Health Service appointments are made on merit, and in accordance with guidance from the Commissioner for Public Appointments and the Government's criteria on the qualities required for chairmen and non-executives. All appointees are advised that there can be no presumption of re-appointment at the end of any term of appointment served. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has not received any representations about his decision on the Chairmanship of Lakeland Healthcare NHS Trust.