§ Ms Janet AndersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice her Department gives to health authorities about the provision of orthodontic treatment and the recruitment of orthodontists in the national health service.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe planning and provision of dental treatment including orthodontic treatment is a matter for202W district health authorities to undertake jointly with family health services authorities. Recruitment is a matter for local decision. Much orthodontic treatment is provided by general dental practitioners who are independent contractors.