§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many chiropodists were employed by the National Health Service in 1979 and at the latest available date.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe information is as follows:
National Health Service Chiropodists at 30 September† Whole-time Part-time Total whole-time equivalents* 1979 1,220 3,330 1,930 1984‡ 1,710 2,440 2,290 * All figures rounded to nearest 10. † Figures are for England only. ‡ Latest available information