§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what action is being taken by his Department to increase the numbers of qualified chiropodists in Wales; what need there is for the training of more chiropodists; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what is the cost to the area for which he is responsible of inadequate chiropody services; what action is being taken to improve the services; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe Welsh Office is associated with the other Health Departments in developing plans for the training of chiropodists, whch should facilitate an improvement in the service. I refer the hon. Member to the replies by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Security on 23 May to the hon. Member for Ashfield (Mr. Haynes) and on 3 June to the hon. Member for South Ayrshire (Mr. Foulkes). Information on the costs referred to is not available.—[Vol 985, c.464 and c. 621–21.]
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§ Mr Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the average waiting time for chiropody treatment in each area health authority; what ambulance services are needed for such treatment; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe information asked for is not available. It is for each health authority to decide how best to provide chiropody treatment in its area whether by use of ambulances, mobile clinics or domiciliary visits.