HC Deb 16 November 1972 vol 846 cc205-6W
Mr. Meacher

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what has been the gross total of money paid to dentists

1969 1970 1971 1972
£ million
January … … — 4.860 6.376 5.627
February … … — 4.837 5.670 5.571
March … … — 5.118 5.861 10.729*
April … … — 5.224 6.694 5.764
May … … — 5.339 6.908 5.676
June … … — 5.306 6.771 6.080
July … … — 6.780 6.202 6.770
August … … — 5.704 6.572 6.145
September … … — 5.039 5.599 5.448
October … … 4.569 9.631* 5.555 —
November … … 5059 6.468 5.921 —
December … … 5170 6.443 5.855 —
The figures quoted include employees' superannuation contributions.
*Include arrears due on Review Body pay awards

policy, and their duties include the inspection of premises, maintenance of fire appliances, training of staff in raising the alarm, in the use of appliances and in evacuation drills, and liaison with the local fire authority. A fire safety officer is usually employed in hospital premises with 1,000 or more beds.