§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health if he will inquire into the case, details of which have been submitted to him, of a doctor holding an L.D.S., R.C.S. Eng. qualification, who supplied dentures to a National Health Service patient at the regulated price of £9 14s., but because the patient died before completing a form, the Dental Estimates Board reduced the fee by 19s.; and if he will take steps to ensure that the contract with the doctor is carried out.
§ Mr. BevanIn such a case the fee payable is within the Dental Estimates Board's discretion. A dentist aggrieved by a decision of the Board can, however, appeal within a month of being informed of the decision; the appeal would be determined by two independent dentists.