HC Deb 16 October 1952 vol 505 cc40-1W
Mr. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Health how far the number of dentists at present available falls short of requirements to provide a satisfactory dental service: and what action is being taken.

Mr. Iain Macleod

On the estimates made by the Teviot Committee the shortage may be of the order of 9,000. On the last part of the Question I would refer the hon. Member to the Report of the University Grants Committee (Cmd. 8473).