§ Miss Quennellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what circulars his Department has issued to county councils for their guidance in obtaining statistical information about the numbers of retirement pensioners within their area requiring or likely to require chiropody; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir K. JosephA circular was issued in 1971 containing general guidance on the development of services for the elderly including the detection of need. I am sending a copy to my hon. Friend. Local authorities send to my Department annual statistics of chiropody services provided for persons aged 65 and over.