HC Deb 12 March 2003 vol 401 c341W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Health on what basis the governing boards of foundation hospitals will be constituted; and what role the Commissioners for Public Appointments will play. [100765]

Mr. Hutton

Our policy for the constitution of the Boards of Governors for National Health Service foundation trusts is explained in paragraphs 2.19 to 2.24 of 'A Guide to NHS Foundation Trusts'. The election of governors from the membership is set out in paragraphs 2.25 to 2.28. The Commissioners for Public Appointments will not be involved in the process.