HC Deb 08 March 1988 vol 129 c172W
95. Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is taking to encourage the recruitment and training of physiotherapists.

Mr. Newton

The manpower planning advisory group which advises the NHS management board and regional chairmen on NHS manpower issues, has recently established a joint consultative group with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy which is considering supply and demand in the profession as a matter of priority. When the results of that study are known, consideration will be given to preparation of appropriate advice to NHS authorities on recruitment and training.