Tuesday 25th April 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Neil O'Brien Portrait Neil O’Brien
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We passed legislation last month to make it easier for international dentists to come to the UK by reforming the General Dental Council to speed up the flow from abroad. The hon. Lady mentions an additional service that is available in Scotland. Of course, Scotland has 25% more funding per head than the rest of the UK, which is just one benefit of being in the UK, and it is one reason why people in Scotland voted to remain in the UK.

Jack Brereton Portrait Jack Brereton (Stoke-on-Trent South) (Con)
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The lack of NHS dentists is a major concern in north Staffordshire. Does the Minister agree that we should set up a dental school at Keele University, which already has one of the best medical schools in the country?