Written question asked by Peter L Pike (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what proposals he has to increase the number of dentists training in (a) the North West, (b) East Lancashire and (c) England. - Includes details of review of the dental workforce.

Answer: Mr. Pike: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to increase the number of dentists training in (a) the North West, (b) East Lancashire and (c) England. [135496] Ms Rosie Winterton: We are currently undertaking the first review of the dental workforce since 1987 in consultation with the dental profession--professional bodies, dental academics, as well as the British Dental Association. We hope to publish the review by the end of this year. The findings of this review will enable us to consider both the number of dentists and the location of their training in England.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 135496; 412 c591W;412 c598W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Dental services Dentistry NHS Lancashire Training Reviews North West Dental Workforce Review
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk