§ 63. Mr. Hoggasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that under the present regulations officers are not entitled to dental service; and whether he is prepared to alter this rule, at least in operational areas, where civilian dentists are not readily available?
§ Sir J. GriggMy hon. Friend is under a misapprehension. Officers may obtain free of charge all necessary dental treatment from Army dental sources wherever they are available. Dentures can also be obtained from Army dental sources. These are supplied free where the need is due to a wound received in action, or to an injury incurred in the performance of military duty, or is incidental to medical treatment for an attributable disability. In other cases dentures are supplied on repayment.
§ Mr. HoggIs my right hon. Friend aware that I was myself refused dental treatment on the grounds stated in the Question, and will he take steps to see that dentists in the Middle East understand Army Instructions?