HC Deb 15 February 1926 vol 191 cc1528-9
52. Mr. BARNES

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that Section 5 of the Dentists Act, 1921, is operating in such a manner as to exclude corporate bodies of working-class constitution whose boards of management do not include qualified dentists from supplying dental service to their members; and whether he will introduce legislation which will remove this exclusion?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)

My right hon. Friend understands that there is nothing in this Section, as interpreted hitherto, to prevent any co-operative society or similar body from arranging for the dental treatment of its members, provided it does not seek any profit in so doing; and he cannot see any necessity for amending legislation.