§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects to be able to publish the statistical information regarding the help given by local authorities under Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act in respect of the year ending 31st March, 1973, as promised in his reply of 20th July.
§ Sir K. JosephThe information which relates to help given under other powers as well as Section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act will be generally available on 25th October, and I will place copies of the tables in the Library on that day. I will also send the hon. Member a copy direct.
§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what information he has received from local authorities in Nottinghamshire under Section 19 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970; what categories are 26W given priorities in the provision of chiropody services; and what action he has in mind to develop the service.
§ Mr. AlisonNottingham County Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council give priority in the provision of chiropody services to the elderly, the physically handicapped and expectant mothers. The county borough council provided treatment for 50 physically handicapped or otherwise disabled persons under age 65 in 1971 and for 42 in 1972. The county council provided treatment for 165 such persons in 1971 and for 190 in 1972. Under National Health Service reorganisation, area health authorities will be given responsibility on 1st April, 1974 for co-ordinating and developing chiropody services within their areas and I am confident that under the new administrative arrangements recent improvements in chiropody services will continue. I would also also refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Manchester, Wythenshawe (Mr. Alfred Morris) on 23rd May, 1973.—[Vol. 857, c.103–4.]