§ 48. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Health the total number of dentists giving service under the National Health Service; and how far he estimates this falls short of the numbers required for adequate dental treatment.
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithAbout 9,600 dentists practise under the general dental services in England and Wales. This is 1573 some 8,000 short of the proportion appropriate to England and Wales of the estimate made by the Teviot Committee.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopCan the hon. Lady say when she expects the report from the Committee which was set up in December of last year?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithNot at the moment.
§ Dr. SummerskillCan the Minister say whether she or her right hon. Friend have any policy regarding the recruitment of dental students?
§ Miss Hornsby-SmithThat is the subject of the present investigation by the McNair Committee, and we must await its findings.