§ Mr. Guy Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many dental therapists are seeking employment.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergOf the 1,059 dental therapists trained since 1962 only about 400 are currently employed but information is not at present available centrally on how many are seeking employment.
§ Mr. Guy Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many dental therapists had, up to 31 December 1981, or to the latest available date, received training; and how many of these are enrolled with the General Dental Council.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergOf 1,059 dental therapists trained since 1962, some 53 per cent. numbering 562 are currently on the roll of the General Dental Council.
§ Mr. Guy Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what provision he intends to make In respect of students at the School for Dental Therapists who fail the examination or, through illness, are unable to sit it in July 1983, to resit the examination.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergI understand that the School for Dental Therapists Ltd. makes arrangements for students who through illness are unable to attend on the day of an examination. I am considering what arrangements should be made for those students who fail their examination at the end of their course.