HC Deb 10 December 1974 vol 883 cc89-90W
Mr. Bryan Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many times her departmental Working Party on Dental Services has met; when the report may be expected and what form it will take; why the questionnaire sent to general dental practitioners seeks views on National Health Service service to be

Component Firm Country of origin
Engine Steyr-Daimler Puch Austria
Automatic transmission A C Cars Ltd. United Kingdom
Rear suspension assembly A C Cars Ltd. United Kingdom

As is common in the automobile industry, manufacturers incorporate some parts from other countries.

Details of purchase cost cannot be revealed without prejudicing the confidentiality of Government contract prices.

Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total number and cost of engines which were purchased from Austria for the model 70 invalid tricycle in the years 1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73 and 1973–74, respectively.

Mr. Alfred Morris

The number of engines purchased for the Model 70 were:

available only to those under 21 years of age and pregnant nursing mothers; and if she will make a statement.

Dr. Owen

The Working Party on the Dental Services has met 12 times and will meet again on 12th December. It has so far submitted three reports which have been published as discussion documents. It has also given formal advice on means of increasing the provision of dental services under the National Health Service in areas where such facilities are inadequate. The date and form of any further report are matters for the working party to decide. The questionnaire to which I think my hon. Friend refers was issued by an independent group of dental practitioners and not by my Department.