46. Miss Wardasked the Prime Minister whether he will make the necessary arrangements to transfer responsibility for the school medical service to the Minister of Health.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. I am not advised that this would be desirable at the present moment.
Miss WardIs my right hon. Friend aware that the British Dental Association has recommended this course of action, as also have other authorities who are knowledgeable about dental treatment; and will he reconsider the point, as it would seem to be of real importance to have all dental treatment under the Ministry of Health rather than to have divided responsibility.
§ The Prime MinisterI think my answer covered exactly that part of the hon. Lady's supplementary question.