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University of Portsmouth Dental Academy

Commons · Question 2058 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 2 Sep 2024

Question

Asked by Dame Caroline Dinenage

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to p.8 of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, published on 30 June 2023, how many new dentistry training places will be allocated to Portsmouth Dental School by 2031-32.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 2 Sep 2024

At this stage, as the University of Portsmouth is not a dental school, no plans have been made to allocate new dentistry training places.Before a university, such as the University of Portsmouth, can apply to receive Government funded dental school places...