HC Deb 30 June 1998 vol 315 c166W
20. Mr. Kidney

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will increase the number of training places for dental students. [46621]

Mr. Milburn

The number of undergraduates in dental schools in England increased from 3,174 in 1995/96 to 3,325 in 1997/98—an increase of 5 per cent. We are to review future workforce requirements, in consultation with the dental profession.