§ 44. Mr. PALINGasked the Minister of Health what provision has been made for dental treatment between the school-leaving age and the time when boy and girl contributors qualify for the additional benefit (dental) under the National Health Insurance Act?
§ Sir K. WOODThere is no special statutory provision for the dental treatment of the children referred to by the hon. Member. They are entitled equally with other members of the community to take advantage of the facilities provided by the local authorities as part of their public health or public assistance services.