§ Mr. Redmondasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether she is 638W satisfied with the number of dentists who are available for the requirements of the National Health Service; and if not, what steps she is proposing to take to increase their number.
§ Dr. OwenWhile—with the continued expansion of dental schools—the number of dentists on the register is increasing substantially each year, I am not satisfied that there is an adequate service in all areas and I am considering what can be done to remedy this. The problem is partly the uneven geographical distribution of dentists.