§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many general dental practitioners are employed in the National Health Service.
§ Dr. OwenThe number of dentists, including assistants, practising in the general dental services in England and Wales at 30th September 1974 was 11,528.
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§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the average annual gross earnings of general dental practitioners from the National Health Service; how many general dental practitioners receive less than the average gross earnings; and how many receive between £15,000 and £20,000, between £20,000 and £25,000, between £25,000 and £30,000 and over £30,000 gross per annum, respectively.
§ Dr. OwenFor the calendar year 1974 the average gross fee earnings, including reimbursement of practice expenses, of principals providing general dental services in England and Wales throughout the year were £13,654. Details are:
1974: ENGLAND AND WALES Gross fee earnings Principals £ % under 13,500 51 13,500–14,999 10 15,000–19,999 23 20,000–24,999 10 25,000–29,999 4 30,000 and over 2 All types of practice are included—principals working whole-time and part-time, alone and with assistants; and partners with and without assistants.