HC Deb 08 June 1999 vol 332 c274W
34. Mr. Quinn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to promote and safeguard national health service dentistry in Scarborough and Whitby; and if he will make a statement. [85032]

Mr. Denham

Three Investing in Dentistry proposals from Scarborough were approved to enable 9,700 new National Health Service patients to register. North Yorkshire Health Authority also has approval to employ a salaried dentist in Scarborough. The Personal Dental Services scheme, and our forthcoming strategy for NHS dentistry, will provide the framework for future improvements in NHS dental services.

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