§ 14. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Mooreasked the Minister of Health what are the average monthly earnings of dentists under the National Health Service.
§ Mr. BevanI am afraid I am not yet in a position to supply this information. I have always made it clear to the dental organisations that while there is no question of going back on the Spens Report, I intend to check the timings of the various operations (on which fees are based) when the Scheme has settled down.
§ Sir T. MooreIf the right hon. Gentleman cannot give me the precise information for which I have asked, can he say whether he has received any indication that the dentists are satisfied or not with their present earnings?
§ Mr. BevanThe dentists are entering this service as individuals apply for dental treatment under the Health Act. Over 85 per cent. of the dentists in the country are already in the service, which is evidence, I think, that the dentists are satisfied.
§ Sir T. MooreNo, not at all.