HC Deb 01 December 1920 vol 135 cc1279-80W
Mr. RAFFAN

asked the Minister of Health when it is proposed to introduce legislation for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878?

Mr. BARTLEY DENNISS

asked the Minister of Health whether the Government proposes to introduce legislation during the present Session of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out the recom- mendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878; and, if so, when a Bill on the subject is likely to be presented?

Dr. ADDISON

I will answer these questions together. I regret that I am not in a position to state the date on which the Bill will be introduced, but in accordance with the promise which I made to a number of Members on behalf of the Lord Privy Seal, it is hoped to introduce this Bill before the end of the Session in sufficient time for it to be printed and circulated to the hon. Members.

Mr. SEDDON

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the desire that legislation should be introduced during the present Session of Parliament for the purpose of carrying out the recommendations of the Departmental Committee on the Dentists Act, 1878; and, if so, whether he can state what action the Government proposes to take on the matter and when legislation is likely to be introduced?

Dr. ADDISON

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have given to-day to similar questions asked by the hon. Members for Leigh (Mr. Raffan) and Oldham (Mr. B. Denniss), of which I will send him a copy.