HC Deb 04 February 1960 vol 616 c1206
24. Mr. Ridsdale

asked the Minister of Education what steps are being taken to bring a school dental officer to Clacton-on-Sea.

Mr. K. Thompson

The distribution of school dentists in Essex is a matter for the local education authority, which, I understand, is making every effort to fill the vacant post at Clacton-on-Sea.

Mr. Ridsdale

Is my hon. Friend aware that, although the local authority is making valiant attempts to obtain more school dentists, the solution to this problem, until more dentists are available, is to pay school dentists more? What steps are being taken to bring this about, and by whom?

Mr. Thompson

The remuneration of school dentists is a matter for negotiation by Whitley Council machinery. Any moves in that matter do not lie with my Department.