§ Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the lack of emergency dental services, particularly in Glasgow, at weekends; and if he will consult the appropriate authorities within the National Health Service with a view to providing such emergency services through a rota system by dentists or, where they exist, using dental facilities in hospitals.
§ Mr. RossI understand that most dentists will provide emergency treatment at any rate for their own patients. I am not at present satisfied that the demand is sufficient to warrant my taking steps to establish special arrangements.