§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of amalgamated silicate fillings, 393W plastic dentures, metal dentures and gold crowns, respectively, made by the average dentist for 1970, 1971 and 1972.
1970 1971 1972 (Provisional) Number of principals in contract with Executive Councils at 30th September 9,988 10,162 10,420 Fillings (in amalgam and silicate) in permanent and deciduous teeth: Total 33,572,700 33,608,110 33,477,505 Average per principal 3,361 3,307 3,213 Acrylic dentures: Total 1,444,840 1,600,020 1,365,329 Average per principal 145 157 131 Metal dentures: Total 57,780 60,080 65,754 Average per principal 6 6 6 Gold crowns: Total 42,350 53,240 56,347 Average per principal 4 5 5