§ 25. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Health when he intends to introduce a chiropody service for old-age pensioners.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithMy right hon. Friend is afraid he cannot say when this will be possible, but he does not think that any extension of the service should be limited to pensioners.
§ Dame Irene WardWill my hon. Friend see that that is conveyed to the Treasury that here is a way of helping small fixed income groups without imperilling the export trade or making undue demands on consumer goods? Will she see that the Treasury knows that I am awaiting some action in accordance with the undertaking the Treasury has given in respect of small income groups?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithI think the hon. Lady has rather adroitly tried to put questions to two Departments into one question. I can assure her that we appreciate the desirability, if financial means are available, of endeavouring to introduce this service; but it has to be considered in order of priority with the many other claims.