HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 cc288-9W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what steps he is now taking to improve the availability of dentists and dental auxiliaries in areas where there is a shortage.

Sir K. Joseph

Although the numbers of dentists and ancillary dental workers continue to increase, I am concerned that their distribution is uneven and have asked the Working Party on Dental Services to consider and recommend ways and means of resolving the problem.