§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total sum paid to dentists by health service executive councils in England and Wales during the year 1969 what were the comparable sums for 1972 and 1973; and what percentage increase these represent.
§ Dr. OwenThe total sums paid to dentists by health service executive councils in England and Wales and the percentage increases were:
Financial Year Amount Percentage increase over 1969–70 £ 1969–70 63,059,403 — 1972–73 85,317,570 35.3 1973–74 94,164,399* 49.3* * Provisional figures.