asked the Minister of Health from what organisations he has invited nominations to the Manchester Regional Hospital Board; from what organisations he has received nominations; and what nominations he has accepted.

I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a circular letter which sets out the bodies consulted in connection with the constitution of Regional Hospital Boards. Almost all these bodies and a number of others have made suggestions to me. I hope shortly to make an order appointing the boards and publishing the names of their members.