§ Lord Greavesasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the funding was agreed for a new community dental service in Nelson, Lancashire; what amount of funding was agreed for running the new service and from what date; who was responsible for the delays in providing accommodation; when the equipment was bought and how much it cost; how long the equipment has been in storage; and when the service is due to start. [HL3823]
§ Lord Hunt of Kings HeathA personal dental service has been operating from community dental service (CDS) premises at Nelson Clinic since June 2001. It is planned to move to Market Street shortly. This third wave scheme was approved in July 2000. Initial capital funding of £66,000 to cover start-up costs and equipment was followed by annual revenue funding of £64,500 in year one and £130,000 in both years two and three. The original start date of October 2000 was delayed by difficulties recruiting a dentist. New equipment was purchased at a cost of £51,805 in March 2002 in preparation for the proposed move to Market Street; until now the service has relied on existing CDS equipment at Nelson Clinic.