Written question asked by Keith Hill (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Jowell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to advertise for membership of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

Answer: Mr. Hill: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to advertise for membership of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. [51965] Ms Jowell: There will be a number of vacancies in membership of the authority later this year. We are considering how best to ensure that applications for these vacancies are invited from as wide a field of suitable people as possible. This will include advertising in the national press shortly. We also intend to maintain a list of potential candidates for vacancies that arise in future years.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51965; 316 c529W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Advertising Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Recruitment Public appointments Press