§ Mrs. Mahonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why vital treatment for children living in Calderdale, suffering from cerebal palsy and other handicaps, has been cut.
§ Mrs. CurrieWe understand that because of recuitment difficulties, in particular several vacancies occuring at the same time, and the planned absence of a member of staff on a training course, Calderdale health authority has recently been unable to offer its usual community physiotherapy service to children with physical disabilities. We are assured, however, that the health authority believes the problem to be a temporary one and is confident that the situation will shortly improve. Meanwhile, steps have been taken to provide the service in alternative ways to suit the patients and their families.
If the hon. Member would like to contact the chairman of Calderdale health authority, I am sure he would be happy to discuss with her the action being taken to overcome the current problems.