HC Deb 06 December 1951 vol 494 cc309-10W
126. Mr. Baird

asked the Minister of National Insurance if he will state the number of dental patients requiring dentures who have applied for financial aid to the National Assistance Board; and the number to whom aid has been granted.

Mr. Peake

Up to the end of October, 1951, 17,650 applications had been received, 6,040 grants had been made and 3,015 applications had been refused or withdrawn. The remaining 8,595 cases were either awaiting decision or a grant on completion of the dentures.

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