§ 33. Mr. G. P. Stevensasked the Minister of Health upon what grounds the Estimates Board are authorised to refuse payments to dentists for intra-oral X-rays up to 12s. 6d., and for bite-wing films, as an aid to diagnosis.
§ Mr. CrookshankThe Dental Estimate Board, under statutory powers, may disapprove items of treatment considered by the Board not necessary to secure dental fitness. Any dentist dissatisfied with the Board's decision has a statutory right of appeal.
§ Mr. StevensIs the Minister not aware that the regulations of his Department provide for the payment, without the approval of prior authority, for these fees up to 12s. 6d., and that great dissatisfaction has been caused to dentists by the continued refusal of the Estimates Board to meet this approved payment?
§ Mr. CrookshankAs I said, any dentist who is dissatisfied has the right of appeal.