§ Mr. Terry DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many anaesthetic extractions have been carried out on children over each quarterly period since the inception of the new dental contract.
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 26 November 1991]: The number of general anaesthetics or sedations administered in the general dental services in connection with extractions of teeth in children is shown in the table. Figures for similar treatment provided within capitation and for all such treatment provided by the community dental service are not available.
§ Mr. Dorrell[holding answer 27 November 1991]: The figures requested are not held centrally. My hon. Friend may wish to contact Sir Robin Buchanan, the chairman of Wessex regional health authority, for details.