HC Deb 02 March 1936 vol 309 cc1008-9W
Mr. DAY

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he will state the number of children attending public elementary schools in England and Wales in the 12 months ended to the last convenient date who Is ere inspected by school dentists; the number who were found to require treatment; and the number who received treatment under the arrangements male by local education authorities?

Mr. STANLEY

Complete information is not yet available for the year 1935. The figures for the year ended 31st December, 1934, are as follows:

Number of children inspected by school dentists 3,302,838
Number found to require treatment 2,273,508
Number treated 1,431,775