HC Deb 08 December 1920 vol 135 cc2107-8
71. Mr. RAFFAN

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of his promise to introduce legislation during the present Session of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878, he can now name a definite date for the introduction of the measure?

42. Mr. CAPE

asked the Minister of Health when it is proposed to introduce a Bill for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878?

73. Sir A. YEO

asked the Minister of Health when it is proposed to introduce legislation for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878?

75. Mr. FREDERICK THOMSON

asked the Minister of Health whether lie will introduce this Session the Bill to amend the Dentists Act, 1878?

76. Mr. LINDSAY

asked the Minister of Health if it is still the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill during this Session to carry out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878?

77. Mr. KENYON

asked the Minister of Health whether pledges have been given on behalf of the Government that legislation will be introduced during the present Session of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878; and, if so, when it is proposed to redeem those pledges by introducing a Bill for the purpose?

78. Captain TUDOR-REES

asked the Minister of Health whether the Government propose to take action to carry out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878; and, if so, whether legislation on the subject will be introduced at an early date?

82. Captain ELLIOT

asked the Minister of Health whether the proposed dental legislation, even if found contentious, will at least be introduced as promised before Christmas that the feeling of the House may be ascertained on this important subject?

Dr. ADDISON

In accordance with the promise made by me, with the concurrence of the Lord Privy Seal, to a deputation representing a large body of Members, the Bill dealing with this subject will be introduced, so as to enable rfc to be printed before the Recess, in order that those interested may have an opportunity of examining the proposals.

Mr. RAFFAN

Can the right hon. Gentleman give any indication whether it is likely to be introduced next week?

Dr. ADDISON

It will be in a few days.

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