HC Deb 19 March 1973 vol 853 cc23-4W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average number of teeth filled per full-time dental officer in the school dental service in 1971; and what was the com- parable figure for the county of Staffordshire.

Mr. St. John-Stevas

2,060 and 2,000 respectively; some allowance has been made for staffing fluctuations during the year and the work of dental auxiliaries is included.