HC Deb 11 November 1997 vol 300 cc535-6W
24. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what response he has received to his investing in dentistry initiative; and when he will allocate the funding earmarked for the programme. [13833]

Mr. Milburn

Since the extra £9 million under the Investing in Dentistry initiative was announced in September, we have received eleven requests for funding from health authorities. Funds are being allocated as decisions are made on each proposal submitted.

34. Mr. Gill

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received from the Shropshire health authority regarding NHS dentistry in South Shropshire. [13843]

Mr. Milburn

None.