§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to introduce a statutory code of practice governing the sale of mobility products for elderly people; and if he will make a statement. [155880]
§ Mr. HuttonWe have no plans to Introduce a statutory code of practice. However, the British Healthcare Trades Association, which represents most organisations involved in manufacturing or selling disability equipment,
General and Personal Dental Service: Number of dentists by health authority at 30 September each year Health authority General Dental Service1 Personal Dental Service2 Total 1992 Hampshire FHSA 512 — 512 1997 North and Mid Hampshire HA 181 — 181 Portsmouth and South East Hampshire HA 166 — 166 Southampton and South West Hampshire F A 185 — 185 Total 532 — 532 2000 North and Mid Hampshire HA 201 — 201 Portsmouth and South East Hampshire HA 187 — 187 Southampton and South West Hampshire IHA 202 20 222 Total 590 20 610 1The General Dental Service (GDS) includes principals on a HA list, assistants and vocational dental practitioners. 2The Personal Dental Service (PDS) cover; dentists working in the PDS who are not working in the GDS.
§ Sandra GidleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many patients there were per GP in the Romsey constituency in(a) 1987, (b) 1992, (c) 1997 and (d) 2001. [155854]
672Wrecently launched a voluntary registration scheme for those working in this field. We have given our strong endorsement to this scheme.