HC Deb 21 February 1955 vol 537 c104W
68. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Health to give the names of those local health authorities which provide a chiropody service for retired pensioners.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

A limited chiropody service is provided by London, Middlesex and Essex County Councils and by Smethwick County Borough Council. It is not restricted to retired pensioners.

Mr. Sharples

asked the Minister of Health to consider setting up a chiropody service for old people within the National Health Service.

Mr. Iain Macleod

I would like to see a service available for all who would benefit from it, but financial considerations at present rule out any extension of the existing limited facilities.