HL Deb 10 November 1997 vol 583 cc5-6WA
Baroness Cumberlege

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many chairmen or non-executive directors of NHS Trusts with terms of office to be completed by 31 October 1997 had not received letters of dismissal or reappointment by 30 September 1997.

The Minister of State, Department of Health (Baroness Jay of Paddington)

None of the trust board vacancies arising on 31 October 1997 had been filled by 30 September 1997. Apart from exceptional cases, these appointments will be confirmed very shortly. Appointments have been delayed this year because of the introduction of new criteria for board membership, and the need to consider new candidates arising from over 1,800 nominations by Members of Parliament and local authorities.