§ 26. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Health what proportion of the sum of £4,750,000 paid or owing to dentists for work completed under the National Health Service up to 30th October was in respect of new dentures; whether he is satisfied that all the new dentures being supplied are necessary; and if he will consider the possibility of cutting down expenditure on new dentures by the provision of speedier and more effective facilities for repairs.
§ Mr. BevanOn the basis of a sample check about 40 per cent. The Dental Estimates Board satisfy themselves as to the necessity for a denture before approving the estimate. I have no evidence that the present arrangements for repairs are ineffective having regard to the volume of the demand.