§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many representations he has received from the general public following the invitation extended by the British Dental Association contained in the statement of the dental profession's case against higher National Health Service dental charges, a copy of which has been sent to him by Mr. R. B. Allen, the secretary of that association.
§ Mr. John PattenWe have received 28 letters, 17 of which have come from hon. Members.
§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what reply he has sent to the representations made by the British Dental Association in the open letter published in its booklet entitled "N.H.S. Dental Treatment —what it costs and how the cost has risen"; and if he will place a copy of his reply in the Library.
§ Mr. John PattenI have written to the secretary of the British Dental Association and I have placed a copy of my letter in the Library.