HC Deb 18 October 1973 vol 861 cc281-2W
Mr. Kilfedder

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether he proposes to have discussions with the Ulster branch of the British Dietetic Association about starting a school of dietetics in Northern Ireland, the entry qualifications into the profession and salary scales.

Mr. David Howell

Representatives of dieticians and other paramedical groups have been encouraged to put forward proposals for developing training facilities in Northern Ireland, and the Ministry of Health and Social Services will pursue the possibility of a local school of dietetics with the professional body and educational institutions. Salary scales are primarily a matter for negotiation at national level.