§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many dentists have left the national health service since the introduction of the new contract.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythBetween 1 October 1990, when the new contract was introduced in Scotland, and 28 February 1991, 75 general dental practitioners have resigned from the NHS; 13 have retired and 106 have been admitted to health board dental lists. The net effect is an increase of 18 general dental practitioners providing NHS general dental services in Scotland.