HC Deb 02 April 1998 vol 309 c647W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the maximum amount of time vacancies for NHS trust boards can remain unfilled. [37401]

Mr. Milburn

There is no statutory time limit on how long vacancies on trust boards may remain unfilled. However, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State would expect posts to remain vacant for no longer than is necessary.