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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Richard Younger-Ross (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 14 June 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dentistry

Question
A private dental practice in Teignbridge has secured nine new NHS dentists with the support of the district council, the PCT and myself. If we can do that, why cannot the Government?
Answer

The hon. Gentleman will acknowledge that we had a meeting about that matter and that I was able to assist him in ensuring that his local primary care trust could put the contract through. The extra funding and commissioning at local level has meant that such changes can take place. That, combined with international recruitment, has made a difference in areas such as his.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
435 c142 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Dental services Devon NHS Recruitment Teignbridge
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk