§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to increase the output of chiropody training schools to meet the national shortfall; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkePlans were agreed in 1980 to raise the output of chiropodists from recognised chiropody schools by 50 per cent. over the level achieved in 1978. A new school opened in Plymouth in 1980 and a new school in east Sussex opened last year with an initial intake of 12 rising to 24 this year. The level of intake in all schools rose to 372 in 1982 compared with 278 in 1978. The scope for further progress is being kept under review.