Mr. Jim Callaghanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many dentists practise in the Manchester county districts; and what is the total remuneration received by these practitioners.
§ Mr. DeakinsAt 30th September 1977 there were 596 dentists practising in the general dental services in the districts of the Greater Manchester metropolitan county.
The provisional figure for gross payments in the financial year 1977–78, including charges paid by patients, is £11.5 million.