§ 60. Mr. Mathewasked the Minister of Health what steps he is taking to ensure the provision of general dental services in towns in which there are no dental practitioners who are under contract with the National Health Service Executive Council.
§ Mr. LoughlinMy right hon. Friend has no power to direct dentists to particular areas.
Executive Councils take what steps they can to encourage dentists to practise in such towns and in particular have been asked to enlist the help of local housing authorities in making accommodation available.