Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 12 May 2000. It was answered by Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston (Labour) on Friday, 12 May 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what decision has been taken with respect to Hillary Rowland's chairmanship of the Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust; who took the decision; which ministers were consulted on this decision; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Field: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what decision has been taken with respect to Hilary Rowland's chairmanship of the Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust; who took the decision; which Ministers were consulted on this decision; and if he will make a statement. [121787] Ms Stuart: Hilary Rowland, Chief Executive, is on extended leave from her post at the Royal Liverpool Children's National Health Service Trust after what has been an exceptionally demanding period, both for her and for Alder Hey Children's Hospital. During this time, Ms Rowland remains in contact with regional officials at the NHS Executive North West and has their continuing support.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 121787; 349 c490W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Leave Public appointments Managers Royal Liverpool Children's NHS Trust Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk