§ Sir E. Graham-Littleasked the Minister of Health the cost to date of dental estimates submitted or approved by the Dental Estimates Board; by how much that cost exceeds the provision already made; and what measures he proposes to take to deal with the situation.
§ Mr. BevanThe Board has authorised payment of a total of £708,307 up to 17th September. There is no excess over the sums already voted by Parliament for the purpose and the last part of the Question does not arise.
§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Health in the light of experience since the introduction of the National Health services what is the estimated annual cost of the dental services.