§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce bursaries for dental students on condition that such students agree to provide NHS services to areas of need for a set period after they have qualified; and if he will make a statement. [36675]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsNo. Such an arrangement would be highly speculative and difficult to enforce. The Department continues to make available generous financial support for dentists establishing or expanding practices in areas of need in Wales and 61 grants have already been made.