HC Deb 25 May 1950 vol 475 c274W
85. Mr. Hastings

asked the Minister of Health how many dental students are now under training in England and Wales; how this number compares with the pre-war figure; how far he regards this number as sufficient to meet the country's needs; and what steps he is taking to increase it.

Mr. Bevan

About 2,135, including 482 who took up training during the current academic year. The corresponding pre-war figure was between 1,300 and 1,400 (estimated), including an annual intake of about 280. There is an undoubted need for more dentists, and I am sure dental schools in the United Kingdom are doing everything possible to expand their training facilities to the maximum in order to meet it.