§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the forthcoming reorganisation of the National Health Service, he will now make a statement about the provision of a new grading structure for the remedial professions.
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§ Sir K. JosephI understand the Whitley Council have been discussing changes in the present grading structure. As regards management arrangements for the reorganised National Health Service, including paramedical work, I have invited comments from interested bodies on proposals published on 5th September, 1972.
§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now announce the date of publication of the report of the Remedial Professions Committee.
§ Mr. AlisonThe Committee on the Remedial Professions submitted a Statement of their views rather than a formal report. This was published on 10th February, 1972, and I am sending a copy to the hon. Member.