§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Trade what was the total cost of the imports of dental materials in each of the last three years; what examination has been made of costs and availability of materials manufactured in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. OwenI have been asked to reply.
The total cost of imported dental materials in each of the last thre years is as follows:
1973 1974 1975 £999,000 £1,408,000 £1,573,000 The prices of dental supplies including materials manufactured in the United Kingdom have been examined several times since 1948, and appear to be reasonable. There is no evidence of any shortage of materials.