§ Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what he now anticipates to be the proposed increase in dental treatment charges in 1982–83 over 1981–82 expressed in real terms, and as a percentage.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe proposed real terms increase in the yield from dental charges in 1982–83 over 1981–82 is expected to be £27 million or about 21 per cent.
§ Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he consulted the area health authorities before any decision was made to increase dental health treatment charges.