Written question asked by Maria Fyfe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 28 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Friday, 28 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: On what date the Dental Practice Board called in regional dental officers to investigate the claims for treatment submitted by Mr William Duff; and if he will publish their report. - (Holding answer 28 January 1997).

Answer: Mrs. Fyfe: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on what date the Dental Practice Board called in regional dental officers to investigate the claims for treatment submitted by Mr. William Duff; and if he will publish their report. [12729] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: [holding answer 28 January 1997]: Inspections of Mr. William Duff's patients were first undertaken by regional dental officers on 25 August 1986. On 12 December 1990, Mr. Duff was referred to a dental service committee by Greater Glasgow health board on the grounds that he had not employed a proper degree of skills and attention in respect of a patient. On that occasion, Mr. Duff was found not to be in breach of his NHS terms and conditions of service. In view of the confidentiality relating to health records, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State cannot publish the reports compiled by regional dental officers.

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