§ Mr. Weetchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of treatment costs in the general dental services was accounted for by the provision of dentures in the years 1956, 1964, 1974 and 1984.
§ Mr. HayhoeThe proportion of the cost of the general dental service in England and Wales accounted for by the provision of dentures in the years requested is as follows:
Per Cent 1956 29 1964 24 1974 18 1984 12
§ Mr. Weetchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of the revenue from dental charges was accounted for by dentures in the years 1956, 1964, 1974 and 1984.
§ Mr. HayhoeI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Weetchasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his best estimate of the costs of allowing full exemption from dental charges for each of the following groups: (a) retirement pensioners, (b) recipients of invalidity pensions and (c) recipients of student grants.
§ Mr. HayhoeI regret that the information required to make reliable estimates for the specified groups is not available.