§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many dentists operating national health service schemes for their patients have now changed to private practice only; and how many people who cannot afford private dental services have been affected by this change(a) in Greater Glasgow, (b) in Strathclyde and (c) in Scotland.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe information is not available centrally.
§ Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he last met representatives of the Dental Association of Scotland; and if he discussed the increasing numbers of dentists refusing to operate National Health Service schemes.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythOfficials of the Scottish Home and Health Department met the Scottish General Dental Services Committee of the British Dental Association on 13 June 1990, to discuss the new contract for general dental practitioners. On 12 July 1990 the British Dental Association agreed that the new contract would be introduced on 1 October 1990, and that the proposals were in the best interests of patients, dentists and dentistry.