To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will place in the Library for each chairman of each district health authority, including new appointments, the curriculum vitae and relevant qualifications submitted in relation to their appointment.

[holding answer 15 March 1990]: District health authority chairmen are appointed on the basis of their personal qualities and experience. We do not look for any specific qualifications. We look for people of ability with the knowledge and drive to provide leadership to the officers of their authority. They must also hold a deep commitment to the NHS. The chairmen's curricula vitae are submitted to us in confidence.