§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many students are currently exempted from paying dental charges.
§ Mr. John PattenFull-time students are exempt from dental charges until they are 19. Other students may be380W entitled to full or partial remission of charges on the grounds of low income. People claiming remission do not have to say whether they are students, so information on the numbers of students obtaining remission of charges is not available.