§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to undertake a review into the funding of children's dentistry; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr.AncramThere are no plans, at present, to undertake a review specifically into the funding arrangements for children's dentistry. The Government are, however, currently formulating proposals in relation to the future of national health service dentistry as a whole, and those proposals will take account of child dental health.
§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the amount spent annually per child under 18 years on general dental services in Northern Ireland, irrespective of registration with a general dental practitioner.
§ Mr. AncramI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer that I gave the hon. Member for Rochdale (Ms Lynne), on 11 March,Official Report, columns 436-37.