§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to ensure that people living in Mid Glamorgan have an acceptable level of provision of general anaesthetic services for dentistry.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe assessment of the needs of the resident population of a district, for general anaesthetic services for dentistry, is the responsibility of the district health authority and the family health service authority. In the hospital and community sector it is for the district health authority to contract with service providers to secure services sufficient to meet the assessed needs.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what response he proposes to make to the findings of the Poswillo report.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettConsultation upon the Poswillo report is continuing. The outcome will be announced in due course.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has on the number of general dental practices in Mid Glamorgan which provide general anaesthetic services for tooth extraction; and what plans he has to improve this provision.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThree general dental practices in Mid Glamorgan provide general anaesthetic services. Information is not held centrally regarding the type of procedures for which these services are used.
Mid Glamorgan family health service authority, in conjuction with the district health authority, has the responsibility for planning and securing appropriate levels of dental services for its resident population.