HC Deb 30 November 1970 vol 807 c283W
Mr. Brynmor John

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number of courses of dental treatment carried out under the National Health Service in Wales during each of the years 1964 to 1970; and what are the proportions of such courses which were conservative in nature.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The numbers of courses of dental treatment carried out under the National Health Service in Wales during the years 1964 to 1969 were as follows:

1964 659,000
1965 684,000
1966 716,000
1967 764,000
1968 794,000
1969 795,000

The proportion of such courses which were conservative in nature is not known.

Mr. Brynmor John

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the average cost per course of dental treatment in Wales in 1969.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The average gross cost was just under £4.