§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the current number of dentists in the National Health Service in relation to the demand for dental treatment.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe will continue to keep dental manpower levels under review as, nationally, we may be on course for a surplus of dentists in relation to demand for dental treatment. There are, however, local variations in the distribution of dentists.