(1) How many (a) registered and (b) practicing podiatrists are there in (i) public and (ii) private healthcare facilities across the country; (2) has his department taken any steps to increase the number of podiatrists in the (a) public and (b) private healthcare sector; if not, why not; if so; what are the relevant details; (3) has his department taken any steps to support practicing podiatrists, specifically in terms of their role in treating diabetes-related illnesses; if not, why not; if so; what are the relevant details?