§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action she is taking to improve dental health among children.
§ Mr. MaloneThe Department has published an oral health strategy for England which sets a number of objectives relating to the further reduction in caries in children. Carrying forward dental health is a matter for health authorities.
The Department has made available £1 million for oral health education for 1994–95. Thirty-six proposals have been approved. A second tranche is currently being considered.