Clause 60 - Commission to assist other bodies with appointments
Health Bill
6:30 pm
Caroline Flint (Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Health), Department of Health; Don Valley, Labour)
I understand that it is not a requirement for Monitor to use the NHS Appointments Commission, but it can seek its support and advice. Clearly, in its own right it has its own rules and responsibilities as a regulator for NHS foundation trusts and powers to enable it to carry out such work.
I shall write to the hon. Gentleman about the governance of boards of foundation trusts rather than prolong this afternoon's proceedings.