Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 March 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 March 1999. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will list, by health authority area, the number of dental practices (a) which accept all NHS patients, (b) whose NHS lists are closed, (c) which accept on NHS lists additional family members only and (d) which accept children for NHS treatment only if their parents are private patients. - Information not available centrally. (Holding answer 15 March 1999).

Answer: Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list, by health authority area, the number of dental practices (a) which accept all NHS patients, (b) whose NHS lists are closed, (c) which accept on NHS lists additional family members only and (d) which accept children for NHS treatment only if their parents are private patients. [75431] Mr. Denham: [holding answer 15 March 1999]: The information requested is not available centrally. It is the responsibility of each health authority to be aware of the availability of dental services in their area.

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