§ 42. Mr. John Hallasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that, because advanced dentistry is not available at 180W reasonable cost under the National Health Service, a scheme has been launched with the backing of the General Dental Practitioners Association which will make the necessary treatment available on hire-purchase terms; and what is his policy towards this scheme.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonI do not accept the hon. Member's premise; there is a steady growth in the more advanced forms of treatment under the National Health Service. I have no responsibility for any schemes for financing private treatment.