§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what consultations took place with non-state registered podiatrists prior to appointment of the podiatry representative to the Shadow Health Professions Council. [22097]
§ Mr. HuttonNone. There is scope on the Health Professions Council for one registrant member and one alternate for each profession regulated by the Council. The registrant and alternate members of the Shadow Council were appointed on the nomination of the relevant professional bodies.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the time which it will take to process applications by non-state registered podiatrists for entry to the register of the Health Professions Council. [22098]
§ Mr. HuttonThis is a matter for the Health Professions Council. Decisions on applications must be given subject to the time limits mentioned for dealing with applications in Article 9(5) of the Draft Health Professions Order 2001.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health under what titles and descriptions non-state registered podiatrists will be able to practice after the transition period under the Health Professions Order has expired. [22096]
§ Mr. HuttonAny title or titles which are not protected under the order.
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