§ 25. Dame Irene Wardasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists has now proposed the establishment of an effective domiciliary physiotherapy service for relieving the pressure on ambulance services, hospital physiotherapy departments and assisting more people to return to a useful and independent life; and what action he proposes to take.
§ Dame Irene WardAs the professional organisation, on whose council I sit, supports the mobile physiotherapy unit, may I ask the hon. Gentleman, following on Question No. 24, whether the Minister will receive a deputation, as is usual when a Member of Parliament requests it, so that all this important issue can be properly and adequately considered? This is an answer which I was asked to get.
§ Mr. SnowThe hon. Lady knows that any Member of Parliament will be readily received by my right hon. Friend, but, when it comes to other deputations from outside, there are other considerations to be taken into account. Furthermore, the hon. Lady will, no doubt, be aware that, subject to Mr. Speaker's guidance, there may be an opportunity to discuss this matter later this week.
§ Dame Irene WardJolly good, too.