§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many dentistry practices there were undertaking NHS treatment in 1993 and 1994 in Gwynedd; [10758]
(2) how many dentistry practices there were in Gwynedd in 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995; and how many there are currently. [10757]
§ Mr. RichardsInformation on the number of dentistry practices is not available centrally. However, the number of principal dental practitioners treating some NHS patients is given in the following list, a principal dental practitioner would be the head of a practice, although two or more may practise together. The list includes only principals who carry out the majority of their work in Gwynedd. There may also be other principals who carry out some work in Gwynedd.
816WNumber of principal dental practitioners, treating some NHS patients, in Gwynedd
- 30 September 1992: 63
- 30 September 1993: 65
- 30 September 1994: 65
- 30 September 1995: 62 (latest available)
§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many dentistry practices undertook NHS treatment in Clwyd in (i) 1991, (ii) 1992 and (iii) 1993; and if he will make a statement; [10674]
(2) how many dentistry practices there are in Clwyd who undertake NHS treatment; and if he will make a statement. [10759]
§ Mr. RichardsInformation on the number of dentistry practices is not available centrally. However the number of principal dental practitioners treating some NHS patients is given in the following list, a principal dental practitioner would be the head of a practice, although two or more may practise together. The list includes only principals who carry out the majority of their work in Clwyd. There may also be other principals who carry out some work in Clwyd.
Number of principals dental practitioners, treating some NHS patients, in Clwyd:
- 30 September 1991: 99
- 30 September 1992: 95
- 30 September 1993: 107
- 30 September 1994: 108
- 30 September 1995: 115
§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many dentists in Gwynedd are currently providing NHS dental service; and what was the figure before the introduction of his initiative. [11964]
§ Mr. HagueAt 30 September 1995, there were 65 dentists—62 of whom were principals—providing a NHS dental service in Gwynedd. Only those dentists who carry out the majority of their work in Gwynedd have been included in the figures. More recent figures are not yet available.