HC Deb 13 December 1974 vol 883 cc286-7W
Mr. Rathbone

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of dentists serving in the National Health Service in the Sussex Area Health Authority on the latest date on which records are available; and what were the comparable figures in 1973, 1972 and 1971, respectively.

Dr. Owen

The number of dentists serving in East and West Sussex in the general dental services of the National Health Service was 413 in 1974; 407 in 1973; 405 in 1972; and 387 in 1971.