§ 23. Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he proposes to take in 2002 to improve the provision of NHS dental treatment. [26383]
§ Ms BlearsAn estimated £1.1 billion will be spent on the general dental service and in excess of £50 million revenue will be invested in personal dental service pilot schemes in the current financial year. These levels of expenditure are anticipated to continue in the next financial year.