§ Mr. Gregoryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many dental technicians (a) are employed by health boards in Scotland, and (b) also undertake private contract work; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayThe number of dental technicians employed by health boards in Scotland at 30 September 1984 (the latest date for which figures are available) was 147.
Information is not held centrally on how many of these dental technicians undertake additional private work. Provided that such work is carried out in their own time, does not impinge on their effectiveness and efficiency as NHS employees, and does not involve the use of NHS premises or equipment, dental technicians may undertake private work if they wish.