Written questions

Dental Services: West Midlands

Commons · Question 28461 · Tabled 4 Feb 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 12 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of funding levels for NHS dentists in the West Midlands.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 12 Mar 2025

The Government inherited public finances in their worst state since 1945. The National Health Service in England invests £3 billion into dentistry every year. NHS England is responsible for issuing guidance to integrated care boards (ICBs) on dental budge...