§ 17. Mrs. Corbetasked the Secretary of State for Air to make a statement on the scheme for training boy entrants as dental mechanics; and whether it includes instruction in the taking of impressions and the fitting of dentures in the mouth.
§ Mr. A. HendersonBecause of the shortage of dental mechanics, the Air Force trade of dental mechanic has been added to the existing trades within the boy entrants scheme. The general features and conditions of the scheme are summarised in Air Ministry Pamphlet No. 54, of which I am sending a copy to my hon. Friend. In conformity with statutory requirements, these tradesmen will not undertake, and will not be instructed in, the fitting of dentures or taking of impressions in the mouth.