HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 c243W
103. Mr. Wills

asked the Minister of Health why dental practitioners are compelled to insert a national registration identity number on all his Department's forms; and if he will give instructions that this practice may be discontinued.

Mr. Blenkinsop

No. It is necessary to be able to identify beyond all doubt the patient to whom the forms relate and the name and address alone are not a sufficient means of identification.