Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 February 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 February 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 10 February 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to extend the NHS LIFT programme to cover dental practices; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to extend the NHS LIFT programme to cover dental practices; and if he will make a statement. [215850] Mr. Hutton: National Health Service Local Implement Finance Trusts (LIFTs) provide improved primary care facilities for primary care trusts, to support the delivery of services required by their local population, which could include dentistry. Three of the five new LIFT buildings, in East London, Barnsley and Wigan, include, or are planning to include, provision for dentistry.

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