HC Deb 16 November 1972 vol 846 c203W
Mrs. Doris Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to promote the improvement of dental care for the chronic sick, the disabled and the elderly.

Sir K. Joseph

Dentists can, and often do, make special arrangements for treating chronic sick, disabled and elderly patients.

I am sure, too, that the Working Party on the Dental Services will recognise that its remit, to secure the long-term development and improvement of National Health Service dental services, includes the needs of this group of patients.