§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the levels of pay for salaried dentists working in the national health service; what other benefits are available to such dentists; and if he will make a statement. [9192]
§ Mr. MilburnThe salary scale for salaried dentists currently ranges from £21,360 to £31,080. Benefits available to salaried dentists are removal expenses, the same sick leave entitlements as community dental staff, paid annual leave discretionary additional leave to enable them to attend appropriate postgraduate refresher courses, and eligibility for the national health service superannuation scheme.