§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is regarded by the Welsh office as the appropriate number of dentists working as general dentistry practices to serve the needs of Gwynedd; and how many such dentists are in post on the latest available date.
§ Mr. David HuntAs at 3 September 1989 there were 70 general dental practitioners operating within Gwynedd. This figure includes 67 principals and three assistants.
578WIt is essentially for the Gwynedd family practitioner committee, in consultation with the district health authority, to assess the need for general dental services in Gwynedd, taking into account the demography and epidemiology of the population.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many general practitioner practices in Gwynedd have expressed an interest in becoming fund-holding practices; and how many doctors are involved in these practices.
§ Mr. David HuntTo date, two practices in Gwynedd comprising six general practitioners have expressed an interest in becoming fund-holding practices.
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his reply of 14 May,Official Report, column 294, what factors account for the rise in Gwynedd health authority's capital allocation from 1982–83 to 1990–91 by a lower proportion than any other district in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI will write to the hon. Gentleman and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.