HC Deb 15 November 1965 vol 720 cc31-2W
Mr. Derek Page

asked the Minister of Health what is the ratio of dentists to patients in the King's Lynn area, in view of the catchment area from the adjacent rural districts; and how this compares with the national average.

Mr. K. Robinson

The ratio of dentists providing general dental services to the population served in King's Lynn and the surrounding area is estimated as 1 to 7,460. The national average at 31st December, 1964 was 1 dentist to 4,530.