§ Mr. Digbyasked the Minister of National Insurance how many approved societies are affected by the dispute about dental fees, and the total membership of these societies.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsThe provision of dental benefit is included in the additional benefit schemes of nearly 5,000 approved266W societies and branches, the total membership of which is about 13 million. All these societies are necessarily affected to a greater or less extent if there is difficulty in obtaining dental service at the agreed rates.