§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will name those organisations which are recognised by his Department as representing chiropodists and podiatrists.
§ Mr. Kenneth Clarke[pursuant to his reply, 3 July 1984, c. 138]: The Society of Chiropodists is recognised in relation to the negotiation of terms and conditions for chiropodists employed in the NHS and is the examining body for the award of diplomas necessary for the state registration which is a statutory prerequisite for employment in the NHS.
Our Department is always willing to talk to any organisation representing chiropodial interests in the NHS or elsewhere.