Strategic Health Authority (London)

Mr. Spellar
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the selection process is for the chair of the new strategic health authority in London; and if she will make a statement.

Ms Rosie Winterton
The Appointments Commission, under direction from Secretary of State, undertook a full and open recruitment and selection process for all strategic health authority (SHA) chairs, including the London SHA chair. The process included the use of assessment centres and competency-based interviews.