To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how the Government proposes to alter the process of (a) approving new NHS dentists and (b) allocating the relevant funds to health authorities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how the Government proposes to alter the process of (a) approving new NHS dentists and (b) allocating the relevant funds to health authorities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will introduce regulations to lay down minimum quality standards for dentistry; what provision currently exists to ensure minimum standards of quality in NHS dentistry in the United Kingdom.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will introduce regulations to lay down minimum quality standards for dentistry; what provision currently exists to ensure minimum standards of quality in NHS dentistry in the United Kingdom.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of the proportion of dentistry services provided by corporate bodies in the United Kingdom; and if he will examine recent changes in that proportion.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment his Department has made of the proportion of dentistry services provided by corporate bodies in the United Kingdom; and if he will examine recent changes in that proportion.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, by what methods his Department records and evaluates complaints which arise in private dental practice.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, by what methods his Department records and evaluates complaints which arise in private dental practice.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will extend the scope of student loans for dental students and others who are required to undertake extended training.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will extend the scope of student loans for dental students and others who are required to undertake extended training.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many salaried dentists have been employed in Wales since the Welsh Office set up its emergency scheme to maintain the availability of the NHS dental service; and of these how many (a) are currently working within the NHS dental service, (b)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many salaried dentists have been employed in Wales since the Welsh Office set up its emergency scheme to maintain the availability of the NHS dental service; and of these how many (a) are currently working within the NHS dental service, (b)...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what is the average level of debt incurred by dental students through the student loan scheme when they graduate. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what is the average level of debt incurred by dental students through the student loan scheme when they graduate. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to mitigate the effect of high debt levels on dental students incurred through the student loan scheme; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what plans he has to mitigate the effect of high debt levels on dental students incurred through the student loan scheme; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what has been the range of the capital grant made by the Welsh Office to support salaried National Health Service dentists in Wales since the introduction of the scheme; and what repayment provisions apply if the dentists subsequently leave the NHS. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what has been the range of the capital grant made by the Welsh Office to support salaried National Health Service dentists in Wales since the introduction of the scheme; and what repayment provisions apply if the dentists subsequently leave the NHS. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received in support of changes to the Dentists Act 1984 to allow the statutory registration of dental nurses; and if he will make a statement; how many dental nurses currently employed by the National Health Service have passed...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what representations he has received in support of changes to the Dentists Act 1984 to allow the statutory registration of dental nurses; and if he will make a statement; how many dental nurses currently employed by the National Health Service have passed...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what studies his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on (i) the effect of debt among dental students and (ii) the impact of this on their willingness to work in the NHS; what assessment he has made of the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what studies his Department has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on (i) the effect of debt among dental students and (ii) the impact of this on their willingness to work in the NHS; what assessment he has made of the...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will provide extra help for dental students who are heavily in debt.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, if he will provide extra help for dental students who are heavily in debt.

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what proposals he has to regulate equine dentists. - (Holding answer 27 November 1998).

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, what proposals he has to regulate equine dentists. - (Holding answer 27 November 1998).

Whether they anticipate any reduction in the mortality and morbidity rates associated with dental treatment under general anaesthesia as a result of the General Dental Councils new restrictions. [HL 3894].

Whether they anticipate any reduction in the mortality and morbidity rates associated with dental treatment under general anaesthesia as a result of the General Dental Councils new restrictions. [HL 3894].

How many deaths and cases of severe morbidity have been associated with general anaesthesia for dental treatment in each year 1988 to 1998; and what was the location of each incident and the status of the administrator of the anaesthetic. [HL 3889]. - Includes table of available information.

How many deaths and cases of severe morbidity have been associated with general anaesthesia for dental treatment in each year 1988 to 1998; and what was the location of each incident and the status of the administrator of the anaesthetic. [HL 3889]. - Includes table of available information.

What is the average length of waiting lists and the average time from referral to treatment for patients waiting for dental treatment under general anaesthesia in the Hospital Dental Service in each District General Hospital; and what will be the effect of the new regulations on waiting times. [HL 3893]....

What is the average length of waiting lists and the average time from referral to treatment for patients waiting for dental treatment under general anaesthesia in the Hospital Dental Service in each District General Hospital; and what will be the effect of the new regulations on waiting times. [HL 3893]....

What steps they will take to compensate dental practitioners for the cost of anaesthetic monitoring and safety equipment now rendered surplus to requirement by the General Dental Council restrictions on the provision of general anaesthesia in dental surgeries issued on 10 November; and what assessment DH has made of the...

What steps they will take to compensate dental practitioners for the cost of anaesthetic monitoring and safety equipment now rendered surplus to requirement by the General Dental Council restrictions on the provision of general anaesthesia in dental surgeries issued on 10 November; and what assessment DH has made of the...