Lieut.-Commander Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware of the shortage of dental officers in the S.E.A.C.; and if he will arrange for the appointment of at least one dental officer to each division.
§ Mr. LawsonThe present scale of dental officers overseas is I for every 2,000 British troops, which is considerably better provision than one to each division. I am not aware of any shortage of dental officers in S.E.A.C. but, in view of the question raised, I will satisfy myself as to the position
Lieut.-Commander Hutchisonasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will make available an increased number of mobile dental units for service in the S.E.A.C.
§ Mr. LawsonNo request for additional mobile dental units has been made by the Command concerned, by whom the requirements are assessed. If a demand is made, appropriate steps will be taken to meet it.