asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many members of the East Fife Hospitals Board of Management have served in that capacity for more than three years; and what are the names and qualifications of such members.

Fourteen of the present 21 members of the board have served for more than three years. The particulars are given below. I should make it clear that members of boards of management are appointed by the regional hospital board in an individual capacity, and not on the basis of specific qualifications.