HL Deb 05 May 2004 vol 660 cc121-2WA
Lord Colwyn

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Warner on 9 March (WA 159) how many overseas dentists were registered last year to practise dentistry in England and Wales, identified by country of origin. [HL2519]

Lord Warner

The Department of Health does not hold this information. It comes from the General Dental Council and is contained in the table. Dentists on the General Dental Council's register can practise anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Country of Qualification New Registrants 1 January to 31 December 2003
EUROPEAN UNION (EU)
Belgium 4
Denmark 15
France 9
Finland 8
Germany 50
Greece 58
Ireland 49
Italy 7
Netherlands 4
Portugal 17
Spain 45
Sweden 76
Sub total 342
Iceland 2
Norway 5
Sub total 7
Australia 34
Hong Kong 2
Malaysia 2
New Zealand 12
Singapore 3
South Africa 54
Sub total 107
Total 456