Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 2001. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 July 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Dept of Health
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to ban the use of (a) mercury amalgam and (b) other toxic dental materials by the NHS.
- Answer
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Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to ban the use of (a) mercury amalgam and (b) other toxic dental materials by the NHS. [3871] Ms Blears: There are no plans to ban the use of dental amalgam or other dental materials currently used in the National Health Service. All dental materials must be safe and fit for their purpose and must meet the requirements of the Medical Devices Regulations.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 3871; 372 c222W
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Dental services Dentistry Health hazards Mercury Dental health
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