HL Deb 20 December 2001 vol 630 c93WA
Earl Howe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What assessment they have made of the number of unregistered podiatrists who are likely to be admitted to the new register of the health professions council without being required to undertake additional training. [HL1907]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Lord Hunt of Kings Heath)

This is a matter for the new council.

Earl Howe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether representatives of non-state registered podiatrists will be invited to serve on (a) the statutory committees and (b) the non-statutory committees of the health professions council. [HL1909]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

Membership of its committees is a matter for the health professions council.