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Mr. Wray
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement about the direct representation of patients, medical and paramedical staff and community interests in local health councils.
Mr. Michael Forsyth
Under the terms of the NHS (Scotland) Act 1978, as amended, members of local health councils are appointed under the provisions of schemes prepared by health boards and approved by the Secretary of State.