§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many dentistry practices there were in Wales in(a) 1966, (b) 1974, (c) 1984 and (d) 1994, respectively; [10724]
(2) how much dentistry practices in Wales undertook NHS treatment in 1992; and if he will make a statement; [10756]
(3) how many dentistry practices there are in Wales; [10760]
(4) how many dentistry practices undertaking NHS treatment there are in Wales. [10761]
§ Mr. RichardsInformation on the number of dentistry practices is not available centrally. However, the number of principal dental practitioners treating some NHS patients is given in the following table—a principal dental practitioner would be the head of a practice although two or more may practice together.
479WNumber of principal dental practitioners, treating some NHS patients in Wales.
- 30 September 1966: 396
- 30 September 1974: 493
- 30 September 1984: 705
- 30 September 1992: 792
- 30 September 1994: 801
- 30 September 1995: 817 (latest available).