§ 34. Mr. Marquandasked the Minister of Health what consultations he has had with representatives of the dental goods industry since 27th March, 1952; and whether he is satisfied that restrictive practices have now been entirely eliminated from this trade.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodI have since received a copy of the revised rules of the Association of British Dental Traders, effective from 8th May, 1952, which are now under consideration.
§ Mr. MarquandHas the right hon. Gentleman received any representations from the Dental Traders Federation Ltd. alleging that restrictive practices still persist, and if not, will he consider any information which I can send him?
§ Mr. MacleodI shall be delighted to consider any such information. The information which I have is that at least in certain respects the supply of dental goods has been a great deal better. But we are not yet satisfied that the new rules to which I have referred completely carry out the obligations placed on this association and that is being looked into.