§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what results he has had from his discussions as to the possibilities of increasing the output of newly-qualified chiropodists over the next five years.
§ Sir George YoungPlans have been agreed in principle between Health and622W Education Departments, the Chiropodists' Board and the main professional bodies to raise the output of chiropodists from recognised chiropody schools by 50 per cent. over the level achieved in 1978. Intakes to existing schools rose in 1979 to 299 students as against 278 in 1978. Further expansion at these schools will be made as resources permit. The Chiropodists' Board has also approved the opening of two new schools in Plymouth and in East Sussex which between them will add another 50 places by 1986. The scope for further progress will be kept under review.