HC Deb 10 March 1958 vol 584 cc5-6W
Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Health how many chiropodists were granted inclusion in the list provided for by Section 3 (4) of the National Health Service (Medical Auxiliaries) Regulations, 1954, in each of the last three years.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The figures are: 1955, 4; 1956, 1; and 1957, 2.

Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Health whether he is satisfied that a sufficient number of adequately qualified chiropodists is available to staff local authority and hospital appointments as they become vacant; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Walker-Smith

I have no evidence that the number of chiropodists is insufficient to staff the services at present provided.