§ Mr. Lyellasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many prosecutions initiated by the General Dental Council have taken place in each of the past five years in respect of the supply of dentures direct to members of the public by dental technicians.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThis is the responsibility of the General Dental Council and not of Ministers. I understand that the numbers of prosecutions were as follows:
Number 1980 1 1981 2 1982 5 1983 2 1984 6