§ Mr. Robin CookTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many dental checks were paid for by the National Health Service in England and Wales for each year since 1979.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe information requested is set out in the table, by calendar year up to 1985 and by financial year thereafter.
General dental services England and Wales Dental examinations Year Number 1979 26,025,290 1980 27,428,770 1981 27,881,370 1982 28,838,890 1983 29,336,490 1984 29,798,070 1985 30,120,720 1986–87 30,606,430 1987–88 30,651,820