§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the National Association of Area Dental Officers is one of the bodies he consults in determining policies affecting dental treatment under the National Health Service.
§ Dr. OwenConsultation on policies affecting dental treatment under the National Health Service is undertaken with the British Dental Association, the body recognised by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State as representative of the profession, and with health authorities, of which area dental officers are chief officers. In formulating policy, however, the views of a number of interested bodies are sought and my 523W Department is currently discussing with the National Association of Area Dental Officers arrangements to meet with a representative group of area dental officers on a regular basis.