§ Gillian MerronTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has for improving access to NHS dentistry in Lincolnshire. [115171]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Investing in Dentistry initiative offered £210,000 in grants to Lincolnshire dentists in return for promises of 16,500 patient registrations. Lincolnshire Health Authority has submitted a proposal for a dental access centre which is now being considered. If the bid succeeds the centre will be operational by the end of this year. We will publish further plans to improve access to dentistry in a dental strategy for England in due course.