§ 55. Mr. E. L. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Health the estimated cost of providing a free chiropody service under the National Health service; and what would be the cost of providing this for persons receiving the old-age pension.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe estimated cost of providing such a service is rather more than £1¼ million per annum.
It is not possible to estimate what the cost would be for old-age pensioners alone.
§ 78. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Health whether he will take the necessary measures to extend chiropody services for aged persons at hospitals, clinics and other health centres.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI regret that the continuing need to limit expenditure rules out further provision for the time being.