§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many dentist, in the constituency of South Down operate within the national health service; how many operate privately; and what were the figures on 1 January 1987.
§ Mr. HanleyThe information is available only in respect of those units of management in the Eastern and Southern boards which form all or part of the South Down constituency. The figures for 1 January 1992 also reflect the amalgamation of the Lisburn and Down units of management with effect from 1 April 1990. Details are as follows:
Unit of management Health service dentists Private dentists 1 January 1987 Down 14 — Newry and Mourne 19 — Craigavon and Banbridge 23 — 1 January 1992 Lisburn and Down 44 — Newry and Mourne 25 1 Craigavon and Banbridge 32 —