HC Deb 03 April 1973 vol 854 cc41-2W
39. Mr. Dempsey

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that a representative of the dental profession is appointed to area health boards; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

The Government will be proposing an amendment to the National Health Service Reorganisation Bill to require regional health authorities, when appointing members of area health authorities, to consult bodies representative of the dental profession. In addition, I intend that where the area of an area health authority (teaching) contains a dental school, three members will be appointed on the nomination of the university, of whom one shall be a registered dental practitioner.

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