§ 12. Mr. Pageasked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to stem the decline in recruitment of dentists for the National Health Service.
§ The Minister of Health (Mr. Iain Macleod)I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Wythenshawe (Mrs. Hill) on 6th December. I am not yet quite ready to announce the full membership of the Committee, but Sir Arnold McNair has consented to act as Chairman.
§ Mr. PageWill my right hon. Friend give further consideration to the question whether there is adequate assistance to dental students in the purchase of dental equipment? Do I understand that it costs£125 and that this might be a deterrent to the starting of studies?
§ Mr. MacleodIf it is a deterrent in the way my hon. Friend suggests, it would certainly come within the terms of reference.