§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in the light of accumulating evidence that the treatment of rheumatic and allied conditions continues to make up an increasing proportion of doctors' time and attention, if he will take steps to remedy the situation, particularly in regions with above average incidence.
§ Dr. VaughanI am glad to say that there is a steady increase in hospital medical staffing in the specialty of rheumatology and rehabilitation. Remedial therapists have an important part to play in the treatment of these conditions, and their numbers are also slowly increasing as resources permit. However, the scale of provision locally is for each health authority to decide according to the calls on its resources.