Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Thursday, 27 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 1997. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many cases of alleged dental malpractice and incompetence were notified to him by community health councils for the last year for which figures are available.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many cases of alleged dental malpractice and incompetence were notified to him by community health councils for the last year for which figures are available. [18727] Mr. Milburn: Responsibility for investigating such allegations lies with the General Dental Council which has statutory functions under the Dentists Act 1984 in relation to both the professional conduct and the fitness to practise of dentists in the United Kingdom. The Council has a statutory remit to promote high standards of professional conduct among dentists.

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