§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the amount paid by patients in respect of dental treatment in England and Wales in 1969; what were the comparable figures for 1972 and 1973; and what percentage increase these represent.
§ Dr. OwenThe gross amounts paid by patients to dentists for treatment in England and Wales, irrespective of refunds made by the Supplementary Benefits Commission, and the percentage increases were:
Financial Year Amount Percentage increase over 1969–70 £ 1969–70 15,407,826 — 1972–73 27,064,522 75.6 1973–74 30,447,527* 97.6* * Provisional figures.