APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF NHS TRUSTS

Early day motion 192, tabled 1 July 1997 by Alice Mahon (Labour). Signed by 83 members.

That this House believes that chairmen and non-executive members of the NHS trusts should be appointed on merit, have a strong personal commitment to the NHS and live in the area served by the NHS trust; welcomes the commitment of the Secretary of State for Health to the appointment process for these posts involving independent assessment openness and transparency; and welcomes the Secretary of State's decision to invite honourable Members of all parties to nominate candidates for these posts.

Signatures by party: Labour 68, Labour/Co-operative 6, Conservative 3, UUP 3, Liberal Democrat 2, Unknown 1.