§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many consultant rheumatologists were practising in each health authority area in each year since 1986.
§ Mr. MaloneThe information is shown in the table:
§ Mr. BowisIn order to practise within the national health service or local authorities physiotherapists must be registered under the provisions of the Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960.
341WThe Government are considering what action may be needed in the light of concerns about the activities of unregistered practitioners.