§ 45. Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the current cost of fillings provided for schoolchildren when the service is supplied through general practitioners, as against community health clinics.
§ Dr. OwenIn 1974 in England 7.5 million fillings were provided in the permanent teeth of schoolchildren under general dental service arrangements at a cost of £9.7 million; 2.2 million fillings in permanent teeth were also provided by the school dental service, but the cost is not identifiable.