§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Industry what action he is taking to ensure that there is a switch to home-produced materials in the sector of the £2,160,000 value of dental materials represented by imports into the United Kingdom.
§ Dr. OwenI have been asked to reply.
The figure of £2.16 million does not include any imported dental materials. There are imports of such materials, but there are problems of definition and coverage. If my hon. Friend cares to write to me in detail about his concern I will do my best to answer.