HC Deb 11 December 1996 vol 287 c233W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health for how long records relating to the payment of NHS dentistry contracts are retained. [8433]

Mr. Malone

The dental practice board retains dental claim forms in prior approval cases for 18 months and non-prior approval cases for 13 months. The dental payment schedules are retained on microfiche back to June 1989.