§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list for each month in the period from July 1991 to July 1992 the number of applications to dental practice boards for approval of dental treatment above the £600 limit.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information requested is shown in the table.
General dental services Number of applications for prior approval
1 July 1991 to 7 July 1992
England and Wales
Number 1991 July 6,583 August 5,308 September 4,437 October 5,746 November 4,717 December 3,331 1992 January 5,037 February 4,551 March 4,528 April 4,408 May 3,907 June 4,323 July1 902 1 1 to 7 July. Note:
The prior approval by volume limit was set at £600 from 1 July 1991 to 7 July 1992 and reduced to £200 with effect from 8 July 1992. The figures show all applications for prior approval, including those made for reasons other than a cost in excess of £600.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will list for each month in the period from July to December 1992 the number of applications to dental practice boards for approval of dental treatment above the £200 limit; and if she will make a statement.
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§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information requested is shown in the table.
General Dental Services Number of Applications for Prior Approval:
8 July 1992 to 31 December 1992
England and Wales
1992 July (8 to 31) 5,476 August 10,624 September 17,765 October 24,609 November 24,069 December 23,591 Note: The figures show all applications for prior approval, including those made for reasons other than a cost in excess of £200.
§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she intends to publish the Bloomfield report of the review of dental remuneration; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will inform Members of the content of Sir Kenneth Bloomfield's report shortly.