§ 55. Mr. RAFFANasked the Minister of Health whether it is still the intention of the Government to introduce a measure, during the present Session of Parliament, for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878?
§ Sir A. MONDI am afraid that, owing to the congestion of the Government legislative programme, legislation on this subject will not be practicable during the present Session.
§ Mr. RAFFANIs my right hon. Friend aware that his predecessor promised that legislation would be introduced if there was general agreement on the subject, and if we are able to assure the right hon. Gentleman that there is general agreement and that little time will be occupied, will he reconsider the matter?
§ Sir A. MONDI had no intention to introduce a Bill this Session, and, of course, the programme of legislation is very much upset already. I am also informed that there is very little chance of there being any agreement. Of course, I shall be glad to look into the matter again, but I do not know how any member or group of members can assureme that there is going to be agreement, and I am sure the House does not want an autumn Session.
§ Mr. RAFFANWill the right hon. Gentleman be prepared to receive representations on the matter from Members of Parliament?
§ Sir A. MONDI shall be very pleased.