§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the outcome of the review into orthodontic provision within the health and social services boards in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. HanleyThe following action has been taken on the recommendations made in the review of orthodontic provision in Northern Ireland
—the vacant consultant orthodontic post in the Southern health and social services board is to be advertised next month;—the upgrading of consultant facilities at Altnagelvin has commenced;—Health and social services boards are encouraging general dental practitioners to use the community dental service when making reference to orthodontic specialists; and—a MOrth/MSc course is set to commence in October this year.