HC Deb 03 November 1948 vol 457 c87W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Health why a dentist has to fill up a yellow form and send it to the Dental Estimates Board before treatment can be given to a patient; and whether he will place a copy of the yellow form in the Library and send a copy to the hon. Member for Orpington.

Mr. Bevan

The prior approval of the Board, required only for extractions necessitating dentures and other special treatment, is needed to ensure a proper standard of treatment and to safeguard public funds. The answer to the last part of the Question is in the affirmative.