§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will reconsider his decision to fragment the physiotherapist if he will consider the appointment of a district physiotherapists to plan and deploy physiotherapists to the best advantage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungMy right hon. Friend has made no such decision. The future organisation and management of physiotherapy services is a matter to be decided by the new district health authorities when they come into being. The guidance we have on management arrangements for the restructured NHS enables the new authorities to have maximum flexibility in developing arrangements which best suit local circumstances.