§ Sir Thomas ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is her policy towards chiropody in the NHS; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. SackvilleChiropody treatment within the national health service should be available to those with a clinical need for this service. Provision is determined locally by 467W health authorities in the light of their priorities and resources. "Feet first", the report of a joint Department of Health and NHS chiropody task force, was issued to the service in September and aims to assist authorities in developing better, more cost-efficient chiropody services. Copies are available in the Library.