Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what discussions he has had with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy on the question of peripheral allowances; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will extend to physiotherapists the special allowances which are available to certain hospital medical staff in areas where there is extreme difficulty in recruiting staff.
§ Mr. RossNo discussions have taken place between my Department and the Chartered Association of Physiotherapy on the question of peripheral allowances although written representations were received earlier this year to which a reply has now been sent by my Department. The introduction of allowances for physiotherapists working in peripheral hospitals would be a matter for the appropriate committee of the Whitley Councils for the Health Services.