HC Deb 04 March 1926 vol 192 cc1601-2
34. Mr. HARRIS

asked the President of the Board of Education whether the policy of the Board is to discourage local education authorities from initiating schemes for dental treatment in elementary schools where such schemes are not at present in existence?

Lord E. PERCY

No, Sir. The comparatively few authorities who have not yet started a school dental service will, no doubt, consider the matter when framing their programmes.

Mr. HARRIS

Is it the policy of the Minister to discourage such dental centres being organised in districts where children are suffering for want of treatment?

Lord E. PERCY

I think that a dental service is most desirable in all areas.