§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, pursuant to the answer on 14 January, Official Report, column 69, about dental examination for patients in long-stay hospitals, in what form the departmental guidance has been published; and to whom it has been sent.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe departmental guidance on the hopsital dental service was issued as a health memorandum, HM(67)61, originally to regional hospital boards, hospital management committees, and boards of governors, the responsible health authorities at that time. A copy of the memorandum is in the Library.