§ 14. Mr. Julius Silvermanasked the Minister of Health what steps he proposes to take to implement the recommendations contained in the Cohen Report on Health Education which relate to dental health education.
§ Mr. LoughlinOn 1st December, a joint circular from the Health and Education Departments was sent to all local health and education authorities in England and Wales with suggestions for strengthening their dental services, including their arrangements for dental health education. My right hon. Friend will consider with the new health Education Council, when it is set up, what further steps should be taken.
§ Mr. SilvermanCould my hon. Friend say when this consideration is likely to 923 take place, and will he bear in mind that it is anomalous that in a matter of national concern dental health education should be borne simply by the profession at the present moment?
§ Mr. LoughlinMy right hon. Friend has actually recently informed local authorities and dental and other interests of his proposal for the setting up of this body and has asked for nominations.