§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he will take to assist local authorities to acquire the services of more chiropodists.
§ Sir K. JosephFull-time appointments of chiropodists by local health authorities rose from 321 in 1966 to 608 in 1972, and a substantial rise in the annual intake of students from 162 in 1967 to 250 in 1972 should facilitate further recruitment. Moreover, I am keeping the situation under review in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science and a proposal to start a new school of chiropody is under consideration.