§ 13. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Health what are his plans to increase the number of dental surgeons and dental assistants of all grades, with special reference to their salaries and emoluments.
§ Mr. PowellThe Review Body's recent recommendations for the revision of dentists' pay are being implemented.
§ Mr. HughesWill the Minister get his teeth into this problem and realise that the facilities offered to dental students, particularly in Scotland and in the Scottish dental schools, are not sufficiently attractive to meet the public need? Will the Minister take steps to see that they are made sufficiently attractive to meet that need?
§ Mr. PowellI cannot on this matter answer for Scotland, but in England and Wales the number of places in dental schools is increasing year by year—25 additional places this year, and 55 more next year.