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Written question asked by Andrew Rowe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2000. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 July 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if it remains his policy to ban the spouses of honourable Members from non-executive directorships in National Health Service trusts.
Answer

Mr. Rowe: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if it remains his policy to ban the spouses of hon. Members from non-executive directorships in National Health Service trusts. [130534] Ms Stuart: The Department is currently considering the preparation of new guidance on conflict of interest issues for National Health Service boards and other public bodies for which we are responsible. The issue of appointing the spouses of hon. Members to National Health Service boards will be re-considered as part of this process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
354 c500W; 130534
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Conflict of interests Public appointments Members Managers NHS trusts Married people
Link
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