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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 May 1999. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 May 1999 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, If he will make it his policy to introduce universal free eye and dental checks. (Failed OPQ). - Inc ref to 330 c689-90, 4 May 1999.
Answer

Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make it his policy to introduce universal free eye and dental checks. [81846] Mr. Denham: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Mr. Burstow).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81846; 330 c356W;330 c349-50W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Dental services Fees and charges Eyesight Ophthalmic services Screening Testing