HC Deb 14 June 1955 vol 542 cc400-1
10. Miss Herbison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities are now providing a chiropody service for old people.

Mr. J. Stuart

Eleven local health authorities are employing chiropodists to provide a service for old people, and nine others are making contributions to voluntary bodies who do so. In addition, many more voluntary bodies are undertaking the work with contributions from local authorities.

Miss Herbison

Will the Minister do his best to persuade all local authorities who have not yet such a service to institute one? Will he also inquire how many of those local authorities are applying a means test to these old people for such a service?

Mr. Stuart

I have at present no knowledge or information about the last point, but I will look into it. I am anxious to see this service expanded.