HC Deb 09 May 1995 vol 259 cc399-400W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list by regional health authority and by district health authority the current number of beds in medium secure units run by health authorities; what were the figures for each of the last four years; and if he will make a statement. [23508]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Grampian health board is responsible for NHS dental services within its area. If necessary, a health board may seek approval from the Secretary of State to appoint a salaried dentist to ensure access to NHS services.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State if he will list the distances a resident of(a) Turriff, (b) Banff and (c) Macduff would have to travel to attend a dental practice registering patients, not exempt from dental charges, under the national health service; and if he will make a statement. [22719]

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The information requested is not available centrally.