HC Deb 24 July 1952 vol 504 c52W
71. Mr. Baird

asked the Minister of Health the number of finished estimates submitted by dentists for patients under 21 years of age in the years 1948–49 1949–50, 1950–51 and 1951–52, respectively.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

For the years 1950–51 and 1951–52, it is estimated that the numbers—excluding emergency treatment—were of the order of 1,300,000 and 1,600,000, respectively. My right hon. Friend has no comparable figures for the earlier two years.

72. Mr. Baird

asked the Minister of Health the number of expectant mothers receiving dental treatment by general dental practitioners annually since June, 1948.

Miss Hornsby-Smith

I regret that this information is not available.