§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health who is responsible for the out-of-hours care of the patients of school dentists.
§ Dr. MawhinneySince October 1990 all children have been able to register with a general dental practitioner who, as part of their continuing care, makes arrangements for treatment out of hours. Any child not registered with 319W a general practitioner can seek treatment from the Community dental service, who would then be responsible for arranging any necessary out-of-hours treatment.