§ 77. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Health how many dentists are now in practice in England and Wales; and how many are over 55 years of age.
§ Mr. TurtonThere are about 11,200 dentists in practice in England and Wales. Of the 9,800 dentists providing general dental services as part of the National Health Service about 3,800 are aged 55 or more. Information about the age distribution of the remainder is not available.