To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list those public bodies for which his Department is responsible where provision is made in the job description of the chairman that the policies of the body are compatible with those of the Secretary of State. [97243]

[holding answer 12 February 2003]: The job descriptions for the chairs of the following bodies state they should ensure that their board observes the Secretary of State's policies and priorities.National Health Service trustsStrategic health authoritiesPrimary care trustsThe Dental Practice BoardThe Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in HealthThe NHS Appointments CommissionThe National Institute for Clinical Excellence