HC Deb 07 December 1994 vol 251 cc269-71W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list those counties in Wales where tinnitus sufferers may gain advice and assistance; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Richards

All counties in Wales. Tinnitus sufferers may consult their general practitioners for advice

(4) how many representations he has received on the subject of provision of dental services on the NHS in Powys in the last year; and if he will make a statement;

(5) how many representations he has received on the subject of provision of dental services on the NHS in the county of Dyfed in the last year; and if he will make a statement;

(6) how many representations he has received on the subject of provision of dental services on the NHS in the county of West Glamorgan in the last year; and if he will make a statement;

(7) how many representations he has received on the subject of provision of dental services on the NHS in the county of Mid Glamorgan in the last year; and if he will make a statement;

(8) how many representations he has received on the subject of provision of dental services on the NHS in the county of Gwent in the last year; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Richards

The following table shows the number of written representations, about NHS dental services, received by the Secretary of State from members of the public and from Members of the House, during the period 1 January 1994 to 30 November 1994. During the same period, 31 questions have been asked by Members of the House about NHS dental services in various parts of Wales.

County Number of representations
Clwyd 7
Dyfed 12
Gwent 2
Gwynedd 41
Mid Glamorgan 4
Powys 6
South Glamorgan 7
West Glamorgan 8

and assistance. The GP may then refer the patient to an ear, nose and throat consultant for further advice or management.

The Welsh hearing institute at the University hospital of Wales, Cardiff provides a specialist service for tinnitus.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what guidance he has given to health authorities regarding special provision for people suffering from tinnitus.

Mr. Richards

No central direction has been given as it is a matter for each health authority to decide on the appropriate provision in the light of local health needs and best clinical practice.